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Lyman
C&st Bullet
Handbook

Third Edition

C. Kenneth Ramage, Editor

The Cast Bullet Handbook, 3rd Edition
Copyright® 1980 by Lyman Products Corp.

All rights reserved. No part of this publica¬
tion may be reproduced, stored in a re¬
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#9837249

First Printing: April, 1980
Second Printing: August, 1982
Third Printing: March, 1986
Fourth Printing: August, 1987
Fifth Printing, December, 1989
Sixth Printing: January, 1992

EDITOR’S FOREWORD

T oday's cast bullet shooter benefits from a number of
technological advances unknown to his grandfather. Pistol
shooters can accomplish, with cast bullets, most objectives they
seek with jacketed bullets. Riflemen, too, can benefit tremendous¬
ly from the use of cast bullets in a wide variety of applications.

One of the true pleasures a reloader can bestow upon himself
is to become involved in bullet casting. For those of experi¬
mental and inquiring bent—or those seeking new challenges—
the answer lies in this fascinating hobby of casting your own
projectiles.

No special firearms are needed; the ones you currently own
will be fine. The press and dies you now have are fine, although
you will want to add Lyman’s “M " die to expand and flare rifle
case mouths...and perhaps a new seating screw to perfectly
match the cast bullet's nose.

Other than that, less than one hundred dollars is needed to
gather the pot, ladle, mould, handles and related paraphernalia
needed to produce good bullets; sized, lubed and ready to go.

This third edition of the Lyman CAST BULLET HAND¬
BOOK is the most ambitious of our efforts to present the
various facets of cast bullet shooting to both the inexperienced
and more advanced cast bullet shooter.

It is our hope that you, the reader, will, understand that it is
relatively easy to get very good results ^m the very first if
certain broad guidelines are followed. For the advanced
reloader and bullet caster we have greatly expanded the scope of
past editions in every respect and are confident that even the
most experienced cast bullet shooter will be satisfied with his
investment in this handbook.

A person's enjoyment of his hobby can often be enhanced by
membership in an organization composed of like-minded
individuals. The early tangible benefit to these memberships is
receipt of the newsletter or magazine, usually filled with articles
and interesting tidbits. Later, with increased involvement,
friendships are formed that can last a lifetime. One or more of
the following organizations will interest most cast bullet
shooters. Write for membership information:

Cast Bullet Association, Incorporated

Ralland J. Fortier
4103 Foxcraft Drive
Traverse City, Ml 49684

International Handgun Metallic Silhousette Association

Box 1609

Idaho Falls, ID 83401

National Muzzleloading Rifle Association

Box 67

Friendship, IN 47021

Preparation for this book has covered a span of several years
and included a thorough review of our bullet designs, dimen¬
sions and standards to ensure that bullets cast and processed by
Lyman equipment will give good results.

There are more than 5,000 tested cast bullet loads in our data
tables. Included are both “fast" and “slow" powders in good
working combinations.

As in each Lyman handbook, we endeavor to explain the
basic operations involved in casting and sizing bullets, selecting
components and reloading rifle and pistol cartridges. Beyond
that we have prepared sections of interest to the advanced bullet
caster.

Students of exterior ballistics will find 119 pages of trajectory
and wind drift tables for cast rifle bullets prepared by Ted
Almgren and Dr. Bill McDonald. Space limitations precluded
the inclusion of similar tables for cast pistol bullets and the
muzzleloading conicals and roundballs. These complete tables
can be found in our PISTOL & REVOLVER HANDBOOK
and the BLACKPOWDER HANDBOOK, respectively—as
can extensive load tables and related information.

One of the recent developments of vita) interest to cast bullet
shooters is the metallurgical research of lead alloy and the
resultant information. We are pleased to offer a substantial
article on the properties of molten lead by Dennis Marshall, a
cast bullet shooter who happens to be a research scientist with a
large metallurgical firm.

This Lyman Handbook is the most substantial reloading
reference published, to date, for cast centerfire bullets. We hope
you find it’s contents useful and that you will write to our
Technical Department if you have questions.

Yours truly.

C. Kenneth Ramage, Editor
Vice President,

Publications & Technical Services

American Single Shot Rifle Association

c/o L.B. Thompson
987 Jefferson Avenue
Salem, OH 44460

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TABLE OF

Page

A History of Cast Bullets

Bullets to 1775 8

Bullets of the Revolution 11

The Elongated Bullet 16

Bullets of the Civil War 20

Whitworth & Berdan Bullets 23

Bullets for Metallic Cases 26

Bullets in Shotguns 29

The Early Years

John Barlow and Ideal: 1884 to 1925 33

Bullet Casting Past to Present 36

The Metallurgy of Molten Lead Alloys

by Dennis Marshall 43

Bullet Casting, Sizing and Lubrication

1. Understanding the Bullet Mould 53

2. How Lyman Makes Moulds 54

3. Tuning & Troubleshooting

Your Moulds 56

4. Bullet Casting 57

5. Sizing and Lubrication 61

Reloading Preparation: Equipment
and Components

Getting Started 65

1. Cartridge Cases 68

2. Propellant 70

3. Projectiles and Lubricant 72

4. Primers 75

Reloading Rifle and Pistol Cartridges

1. Reloading on the O-Mag Press 79

2. Reloading on the Spar-T Press 82

Accuracy Tips and Techniques

1. Introduction; Orient Components 86

2. Casting for Accuracy; Sizing Diameters 87

3. Bench-Testing Rifles and Pistols 88

4. Neck-Turning 88

5. Gas Checks 89

6. Seating Depth 89

7. Technical Ramblings

by Ken Mollohan 90

8. Speaking “Frankly” on .30-30 loads. . .

by Frank Marshall, Jr. 91

9. Speaking “Frankly”—The .30/06 is an
Oldie, But a Goodie

by Frank Marshall, Jr. 92

10. A Clean Barrel is an Accurate Barrel 94

Hunting with Cast Bullets

1. Introduction 95

2. Cast Bullets for Hunting

by C.E. Harris and Dennis Marshall 96

CONTENTS

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An Introduction to Muzzleloading

1. A Historical Review of Muzzleloading 99

2. Shooting the Minie Ball 103

3. Shooting the Patched Ball 106

4. Loading and Shooting the

Percussion Revolver 108

Reference

1. Pressure 110

2. Special Purpose Projectiles 112

a. Composite Cast Pistol Bullets 112

b. Paper Patch Rifle Bullets 114

3. Determining Alloy Hardness 115

4. Mould Reference Table 116

5. Rates of Twist 119

a. Rifle 119

b. Pistol 121

6. Conversion Factors 121

7. Decimal Fraction Tables 121

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Reloading Data

1. Introduction 122

2. Rifle Data 124

Chambering

.22 Hornet 124

.218 Bee 125

.222 Remington 126

.223 Remington 128

.222 Remington Magnum 130

.225 Winchester 132

.224 Weatherby Magnum 134

.22/250 Remington 135

.220 Swift 137

.22 Savage 139

.243 Winchester 140

.244 Remington 142

.25/20 Winchester 144

.256 Winchester Magnum 145

.250 Savage

(.250/3000) 146

.257 Roberts 148

.25/06 Remington 150

.257 Weatherby Magnum 152

6.5 Japanese

(6.5x50mm Arisaka) 153

6.5 Italian

(6.5x52mm Mannlicher Carcano) 155

6.5x54mm

Mannlicher-Schoenauer 156

6.5x55 Swedish Mauser 158

6.5 Remington Magnum 159

.264 Winchester Magnum 160

.270 Winchester 161

.270 Weatherby Magnum 163

7mm Mauser

(7x57mm) 164

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Chambering

.280 Remington
.284 Winchester
7x61mm Sharpe & Hart
7mm Remington Magnum
7mm Weatherby Magnum
7.35mm Italian
.30 Carbine
.30 Remington
.303 Savage
.30/30 Winchester
.300 Savage
.308 Winchester
.30/40 Krag
.30/06 Springfield
.300 H&H Magnum
.300 Winchester Magnum
.308 Norma Magnum
.300 Weatherby Magnum
7.62 Russian
7.65 Argentine Mauser
.303 British
7.7mm Japanese
.32/20 Winchester
.32/40 Winchester
.32 Remington
.32 Winchester Special
8x57mm Mauser
8mm Remington Magnum
.338 Winchester Magnum
.340 Weatherby Magnum
.348 Winchester
.351 Winchester
Self-loading
.35 Remington
.350 Remington Magnum
.358 Winchester
.358 Norma Magnum
.375 H&H Magnum
.375 Winchester
.378 Weatherby Magnum
.38/40 Winchester
.38/55 Winchester
.401 Winchester
Self-loading
.44/40 Winchester
.44 Remington Magnum
.444 Marlin
.45/70 Government

(a) 1893 Trapdoor Action

(b) 1886 Winchester
1895 Marlin

(c) Ruger #1 & 3
Mauser actions

.458 Winchester Magnum
.460 Weatherby Magnum
.50/70 Government
.50/90-2'/$" Sharps
.50/140-3'/ 4 " Sharps

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3. Pistol Data 246

Chambering

.22 Remington Jet C.F.M. 246

.221 Remington Fireball 247

.25 Automatic (25ACP) 248

.256 Winchester Magnum 249

.30 Luger 250

.30 Mauser 251

.30 Ml Carbine (Revolver) 252

.32 Automatic (32ACP) 253

.32 Smith & Wesson 255

9mm Luger 257

.38 Smith & Wesson

(Colt New Police) 259

.38 Super Auto. 261

.380 Automatic 263

.38 Special 265

.357 Magnum 269

.38/40 Winchester 272

.41 Magnum 273

.44 Smith & Wesson Special 275

.44 Remington Magnum 277

.44/40 Winchester 279

.45 Automatic (45ACP) 280

.45 Automatic Rim 282

.45 Colt 284

External Ballistics

1. Introduction 286

2. Trajectory and Wind Drift Tables 298

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Publisher’s Comment:

Over the almost one hundred and ten year history of Lyman,
many people have made contributions to Lyman - including
shooters, suppliers and employees. As we go to print for the
Third Edition of our Cast Bullet Handbook, I thought it worth¬
while to thank all those who have helped us as a Company to
continue to be a leader in supplying both reloading data and
instructions as well as innovative products for the sporting
shooter.

In particular we would like to thank a recent retiree, Ray
Cowles, who with Ken Ramage had formed an effective and
productive team during the greatest expansion of Lyman pub:
lications in our history. Ray epitomizes what many Lyman
employees have been. As a small company, we wear many
hats, Ray was involved not only in our technical publications
area, but also gave us valuable assistance in both product de¬
velopment and quality control. Throughout, he has always
been a valuable source of information to the sporting shooter
and all of us thank him for his efforts in this regard. He will
continue to be “on call” for selected problems, but we wish
him the best in the free time he so richly deserves.

At the same time, I’d like to identity the current roster of
Lyman management who are still available to assist you,
the customer. They are identified below.

Thank you for your support over the years and we hope you
continue to look upon Lyman as a reliable source of useful
product and information in the future.

J. Mace Thompson
President

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BULLETS TO 1775

P rimitive man was weaker, slower and less well provided
with natural weapons than many beasts. Humans, however,
destroyed or bent to their will all other animals. The domination
of the planet by man was based upon the use of weapons. Man,
alone among all animals, had the hands and brain to make and
use tools and weapons. Even in earlier times, there were two
types of weapons. The club was undoubtedly the first direct-
contact arm. The thrown stone was the first missile, the lineal
antecedent of the bullet.

With the passing of centuries, man evolved new types of arms;
as his manual skills increased, his weapons became more effi¬
cient. Direct-contact arms progressed from stone axes, bone
knives and fire-hardened wood spears to bronze and iron axes,
swords and pikes. Missile arms kept pace. Thrown rocks and
stones, although still sometimes used, gave place to stone-
pointed and metal-tipped javelins and arrows; a sling could be
employed to increase greatly the velocity and range of the
thrown stone.

Throughout classical times, both missile weapons and direct-
contact arms continued to be employed in war. The winning
armies were generally those which employed an effective com¬
bination of both types of arms. Macedonian pikemen were sup¬
plemented by archers, slingers and men armed with javelins.
The Roman Legion had as well-rounded a balance between
contact and missile arms as ever existed. The heavy-armed in¬
fantry had weapons of both types. Their pilum, or heavy javelin,
had tremendous power, but short range. The Roman short
sword was deadly. Legions had attached to them light auxiliary
slingers and archers. The Roman slinger used a cast-lead pellet
very like a bullet; they had tremendous range, but only fair
accuracy and little ability to penetrate heavy shields.

During the Middle Ages, armor developed to such an extent
that missile weapons were not usually decisive. In the 14th Cen¬
tury, however, the British archer dominated Western Europe.
Missile weapons gained an ascendency at this time which they
have never lost, for the true bullet was just appearing.

The First Gunpowder Arms

The battle of Crecy in 1346 saw the most efficient use of arrows
in all history. Coincidentally, gunpowder weapons were used
here for the first time. The small artillery pieces employed were
not effective, but they were a start. Projectiles from firearms
were to make all other missile weapons obsolete within 100
years.

Gunpowder artillery was first used about 1300 for siege and
garrison purposes. The larger wrought-iron cannon were effec¬
tive. They fired from fixed beds at stationary targets and were
both cheaper and more easily transported than the classical war
engines, which they replaced and which threw large masses of
stone, monster arrows, and beams of wood. Scaling down an
artillery piece to an arm which could be carried and used by one
man was tried; however, these hand cannon were not really
successful. They had to be ignited with a piece of glowing match
held free in one hand of the user, while he tried to aim the wea¬
pon with the other. Accuracy was impossible, save at the closest
range.

Firearms Projectiles

Artifically rounded stone balls were used as projectiles in war
engines in order to give more uniform trajectory and accuracy.
The first gunpowder artillery probably used similar projectiles,
although early illuminated manuscripts sometimes show stubby
arrows being fired. Perhaps the early hand cannon fired pebbles
and stones. However, cast-metal bullets soon became standard.

Projectiles were cast of lead and iron in the 14th Century.
Iron balls were best for the smaller cannon, although stone balls
continued to be used in the larger sizes for some time. Lead was
ideal for small-arms bullets and did not have a serious rival.

Why was lead so right for small-arms bullets? First, it was
cheap. Second, it was soft and didn’t hurt the fairly delicate iron
barrels of the early small arms. Third, a lead bullet could be pro¬
duced easily in any required shape and size. Fourth, lead was
heavy, much the heaviest of all the common metals. It has a
specific gravity of 11.35 based on water as 1.0; iron has a specific
gravity of 7.84. This means that a lead bullet, once driven at a
given muzzle velocity, will retain its velocity and energy better
than a bullet made of any other common metal. Even today,
lead is still preeminent for the same reason, although we usually
alloy it with hardeners. For military purposes, a jacket is gen¬
erally put around a lead core.

Lead is one of the commonest metals and has been produced
from the mineral galena, or lead sulphide, in almost every coun¬
try of the world. The metal was well known by the 8th Century
B.C. The Romans cast articles of lead, both pure and in com¬
binations with tin. The already-mentioned cast-lead pellets for
the slingers sometimes bore the insigne of the individual Legion.
The large number of seals and tokens cast by the Romans sug¬
gests iron, or bronze, moulds not unlike modern bullet moulds.
By the 13th Century, hard-metal moulds were certainly being
used extensively for casting lead signs, or tokens, for pilgrims.
A gang mould of this type, casting six at once, is preserved at
Dundrennan in Britain. Bullets could, of course, be produced
by the same general process. Cast-lead bullets were to remain
for 500 years the major small-arms projectile.

Other projectiles have been used at various times. Occasion¬
ally, cast-iron bullets have been tried in small arms; however,
wear has always been excessive. Special projectiles such as
arrows have been fired in small arms. Apparently, Elizabethan
sea captains though a good deal of arrows for use in muskets
aboard ship. It’s probably that these arrows were used to set
fire to opposing vessels; however, the quantities ordered seem
excessive, if this were their only purpose. Grenades were being
fired by muskets at least two centuries ago; they are still being
projected from infantry rifles today.

The Matchlock Musket

A bullet from a hand cannon was less accurate than an arrow
from a longbow or a quarrel from a crossbow, because of the
difficulty of aiming and, at the same time, placing the flowing
match on the touchhole by hand. Human eyesight cannot really
observe two things at once. In order to direct a bullet at a target,
one had to look at the target; in order to fire the weapon, one
had to look at the touchhole. The invention of the matchlock,
however, changed this. The glowing match was held securely in
a pivoted arm, or serpentine, and moved precisely to the touch-

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Matchlock and Wheel-Lock Muskets. Top: This matchlock, throught to have been made about 1540, is Cal. 790, barrel length 40.3", length
over-all 54.4", weight 9Vi pounds. Bottom: Made in The Netherlands, or the South-German Rhineland, this wheel-lock is Cal. 736, barrel
length 47.8", length over-all 61", weight 13.4 pounds. Both pieces were used in the British Civil War. From the Weller Collection.

hole when the trigger was pressed. The user of the weapon could
give his undivided attention to his target, once his weapon was
ready. Matchlock muskets began to be used in quantity
about 1450.

The Bullet Makes Democracy Possible

A single, relatively small pellet of lead from a matchlock musket
could penetrate the finest armor and kill the strongest man in¬
side it. The bullet tended towards an equality of men in combat
long before it was achieved politically. A democratic govern¬
ment was probably impossible when wealth men could buy
armor for themselves and their retainers that made them almost
impervious to the weapons of the poor. So long as offensive
weapons depended upon physical strength and skill acquired by
long training, the common man was at a distinct disadvantage.
However, in a few hours the average man could learn to load,
aim, and fire a musket. Bullets, not laws, made men substan¬
tially equal.

Flintlock and Wheel-Lock Weapons

The matchlock musket, although in use before 1450 and still
employed in 1700, never remained unchallenged as the major
weapon in war. At first, there were longbows and crossbows;
pikes were used as long as the matchlock musket itself. Later,
there were flintlock and wheel-lock firearms.

The matchlock system depended upon a glowing, smelly,
sputtering match. It was slow to light, took a lot of adjustment
and wouldn’t function at all in the rain. Surprise, or defense
against surprise, was impossible with such an arm. Yet is was
cheap, rugged and effective under the formal conditions of
European battles.

Wheel-locks and rudimentary flintlocks came into limited
use within a relatively short time after the matchlock was in¬
vented. Both the new-type arms could be carried loaded and
ready to fire. However, the wheel-lock was delicate, expensive
and fouled quickly. Even though the flintlock finally replaced
the matchlock for infantry use about 1700, it had initially sev¬
eral disadvantages. The flintlock was more complicated, more
expensive and not so reliable for continuous volley firing.

Wheel-lock weapons were widely accepted for use by cavalry
and for hunting considerably before 1600. Tactics involving
wheel-lock petronels and long pistols by mounted soldiers did
much to destroy the power of pikes and establish the infantry
musket. The wheel-lock sporting rifle was very effective indeed.
It finally displaced both the longbow and the crossbow for
shooting at game; the matchlock smoothbore never could
have done this.

Early European Target Shooting

The gunmakers of Central Europe and their customers were
interested in the accuracy of their firearms. Early in the 15th
Century they took to target shooting to determine this and con¬
tinued it as a popular sport. Shooting matches were common.

A match held at Augsburg in 1508 attracted 919 firearms con¬
testants, as well as 533 men with crossbows. Apparently, some
events allowed the use of rifles and some did not. Ranges were
sometimes as long as 805 feet. Prizes were magnificent in com¬
parison to anything offered today. For example, a fine horse
and accouterments was given in Nuremburg in 1433; 210
Imperial gulden was the first prize in Strasburg in 1576.

Sometimes Americans think that accuracy with rifles origi¬
nated over here. This is definitely not so. We don’t know exactly
what targets were used, nor the significance of the scores made,
in the early European shooting, but we do have some of the
weapons. Cleves Howell, Jr., an able ordance engineer, has
made five-shot groups of 8 inches or less at 100 yards with a
wheel-lock rifle unchanged since it was made in 1671. He sent
me one three-shot group which measured VA inches, center
to center.

Similar firing with an approximately contemporaneous flint¬
lock rifle was equally accurate. These rifles did not have heavy
iron ramrods, which would have been required to load bare
lead bullets. Their rammers are of rather light wood, obviously
designed to be used with patched lead bullets. Mr. Howell
remarks that he can do no better shooting with some modern
open-sighted sporting rifles than he can with these two rifles
made almost 300 years ago.

American Colonial Firearms

Firearms in Europe were used by large landowners and their
gamekeepers, or jaegers; the majority of the population know
little of them. In America, from the founding of Jamestown in
1607 and Plymouth Colony in 1620, they were the constant
companions of all colonists and were used almost daily. White
men depended upon their firearms for protection against the
then-formidable Indians and for food. As already suggested,
European armies used pikes, swords and protective armor un¬
til about 1700. The matchlock musket was their major infantry
arm during this period. In America, contact arms were never
important; bullets from firearms were paramount.

British Four-Fold Mould Circa 1700. This mould, shown open
and closed, cast oval slugs for the blunderbusses of the day as
well as swan shot. From the Keith Neal Collection.

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British Three-Fold Mould, Circa 1675. Buck, swan and goose
shot were cast by this mould, shown open and with handle
folded in traveling position. From the Keith Neal Collection.

The wheel-lock was complicated, expensive and easily in¬
jured; repair in the wilderness might be impossible. The match¬
lock with its smell, noise and glow was even less useful. For at
least 125 years before the Revolution, flintlock shoulder wea¬
pons, then called firelocks, supplanted other firearms almost
completely. They provided not only security, but a large part
of the fresh meat and much of the sport of the Colonies. Shoot¬
ing has never been so universally popular anywhere, at any time.

Early American Bullets

Although both lead and gunpowder were produced in America
before the Revolution, far more of both was brought in from
abroad. These commodities formed a substantial part of total
Colonial imports. Both powder and lead came in bulk. Gen¬
erally, the ultimate consumer cast his own bullets.

Many bullet moulds probably were lost or wore out before
the muskets which they originally accompanied. American-
made flintlock rifles, which played an important part on the
frontiers in the 18th Century, were commonly supplied with
moulds made by the same gunmaker that produced the rifle
itself.

American bullet moulds were made of iron, brass, stone, and,
in a few cases, of wood lined with clay. Since many of the smooth¬
bore weapons for which bullets were made were not particularly

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Early Stone Mould. This is typical of the kind of stone mould
that might have been made by an early settler for his own use.
Mould casts five round bullets W in diameter and six smaller
bullets about Va" in diameter.

accurate, small irregularities in the bullets themselves were of
little importance. Spherical lead balls are best produced with
two pieces of metal or stone which come together to form the
cavity so that each piece contains half of the final bullet. The
pincer-type was best for single-cavity moulds, but was not ideal
for larger capacity moulds. Two metal leaves hinged at one end
were often used for gang moulds. Stone moulds were usually
fashioned of two separate halves, not permanently connected
together, but located by pins. Sometimes, moulds were made of
three or four leaves hinged together. These were efficient for
the casting of buckshot-type bullets in large quantities.

Perhaps originally, the cavities in the two halves of bullet
moulds were hollowed out with chisels by hand and then lapped
together; however, long before the Revolution, these cavities
appear to have been made with rotary cutters turned by hand,
called cherries. So long as the mould metal was reasonably soft,
a blacksmith could make a fair round-ball cherry without much
trouble. If a cherry was available, moulds of soapstone and slate
were satisfactory since, even though they wore more rapidly
than brass or iron, they were easy to replace. Brass moulds could
be cast and then lapped to finished size, or cut with cherries.

Early American Iron Mould. This Cal. 54 forged-iron pincer-
type mould was recovered from a Revolutionary War campsite.
From the McMurray Collection.

Bullets of Two General Types

Colonial firearms shot bullets of two general types. First, there
were the full bore-sized balls which were fired one at a time.
Second, there were smaller projectiles fired several to a dis¬
charge. Many moulds produced both full size bullets and buck¬
shot in the same operation. A single ball was usually fired in
rifles. Loads for smoothbores composed in part, or entirely, of
buckshot were effective in both war and hunting.

Neither a single ball, nor a small number of buckshot, was
efficient for hunting fowl. Cast shot considerably smaller than
the buckshot was often employed against swans, geese and tur¬
keys. There are Colonial moulds still in existence which cast 40
or more so-called swan shot.

For smaller shot, lead sheets were cut into cubes. Corners
were rounded off by placing the cubes between two hardwood
boards and revolving the top board by hand.

Pre-Revolutionary Brass Gang Mould. A most interesting mould that
casts 5 round balls of these diameters: .50, .55, .62, .57, and .67, plus a
cylindrical slug Cal. 68 measuring Va in length. The latter could hardly
have been accurate, but at close range it was certainly deadly. From
the McMurray Collection.

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BULLETS OF THE REVOLUTION

T he American Revolution was fought mainly with firearms.

The artillery fired cast-iron solid shot, iron shell and iron
grape and canister shot. The muskets, rifles and, occasionally,
the smaller artillery pieces fired one or more lead bullets. Many
hundreds of lead bullets were fired for each iron projectile used.
The Revolution was truly a lead-bullet war.

Smoothbore Small Arms

Muskets and other similar smoothbores were the most fre¬
quently used weapons in the American Revolution. There were
four major types. First, the British Brown Bess was standard for
their army throughout; early in the war, it was important on the
American side also. Second, French muskets were standard in
the American armies after 1778. Third, other European mus¬
kets were used to some extent throughout the Revolution.
Fourth, American-made smoothbore small arms were always
present, at least in small numbers.

A general type of weapon known as the Brown Bess Musket
came into use in the British Army in the late 1720’s. Actually,
there were several types and models. The muskets used in the
Revolution were of three barrel lengths: 46, 42, and 39 inches.
These represent three chronological models. Other changes
were made in fittings, shape, and mechanical details at about
the same time that the barrel lengths were changed; these are

known as the Models I, II, and III. Model IV, with a 39-inch
barrel and reinforced cock, probably saw limited service toward
the end of the war. All were nominally Cal. 75, but had bores
which were frequently considerably larger. All probably
weighed, when the wood was new, about 10 pounds. They were
sturdy, reliable arms particularly adapted for use with bayonets.

In addition to these muskets, there were similar British car¬
bines, musketoons and fusils. Carbines and musketoons were
the same length as muskets, but lighter. All these arms were
similar to the Brown Bess Muskets in appearance. In general,
they were carbine bore, or Cal. 65, although some of each va¬
riety were made full musket bore, or Cal. 75.

Since virtually all Brown Bess type weapons were of two cali¬
ber, only two bullet sizes were necessary. British bullets were
greatly undersize to facilitate loading in a barrel already fouled
by frequent firing. The musket-bore projectiles for barrels with
a minimum inside diameter of .750" were about .685" in dia¬
meter. The carbine-bore bullets for Cal. 65 barrels were usually
about Cal. 60.

The French muskets which came to this country during the
Revolution varied so much that it’s difficult to classify them
into definite models. More than 100,000 were sent over; some of
these seem to have been used for considerable periods in the
French armies, returned to various arsenals, repaired, and re¬
assembled in a somewhat haphazard fashion. Barrel lengths
and fittings are various; however, all are nominally Cal. 69.
Apparently, they were intended to fire Cal. 65 bullets.

A few Dutch, German and Spanish smoothbores of various
types were present in America at the start of the Revolution.
Others were brought in from the West Indies and Europe during
the war. Some French and Spanish arms had been taken by
Colonial forces in the French and Indian Wars. A Spanish mus¬
ket believed to have been captured by a Massachusetts Colonial
at Havana in 1763 has a bore of .728". German muskets used by
the Hessian soldiers in the pay of Britain were numerous. Ap¬
parently, all these muskets could use one or other of the British
bullets or the French bullet already referred to, although a
sloppy fit meant poor accuracy.

The production of American gunmakers before the Revolu¬
tion was not inconsiderable. Perhaps about one third of all fire¬
arms needed in the Colonies were made here. However, not
nearly so high a proportion of the weapons actually used in the
war were so produced. Small arms made in America before
1783 were usually patterned after British military arms. Some
few were copies of French arms. Bore sizes varied widely, how¬
ever, even from gun to gun produced by the same maker. Many
of these semi-military smoothbores were even smaller than
Cal. 60.

Typical Weapons of the Revolution. Top: Model III Brown Bess Musket, bore .761", barrel length 39V4", length over-all 55", weight 9V4 pounds,
walnut stock. Lock marked “D. Egg." Bottom: Committee of Safety Musket, bore .730", barrel length 42", length over-all 57Vi", weight 9
pounds, walnut stock. Lock marked "C Isch", breech plug marked “C.l.” From the Weller Collection.

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Typical Weapons of the Revolution. Top: British Model III Fusil, bore .775", barrel length 39", length over-all 55", weight 814 pounds, walnut
stock. Escutcheon plate marked “6/58/' lock marked “W. Parker," barrel marked “Holborn," Middle: British Rifled Brown Bess, bore .704,
nine narrow, deep grooves, barrel length 39", length over-all 541/2", weight 10 pounds, walnut stock. Note iron ramrod and rear sight. Lock
marked "D. Egg, Crown GR," Barrel marked “D. Egg London." Bottom: Spanish Light Musket, bore .725, barrel length 43V2, length over-all
59", weight 814 pounds, walnut stock, band fastened, brass mounted. Note typical Spanish migulet lock. From the Weller Collection.

Smoothbore Ammunition

Paper cartridges were used very early in the history of fire¬
arms. The Swedish infantry under Gustavus Adolphus were
provided with these before 1600. At first, cartridges were just a
paper package of powder which was easier and quicker to load
than any form of measured loose powder, particularly in a close
military formation. A separate ball was then rammed down on
top. It wasn’t long, however, before the bullet was included in
the cartridge. Apparently, very early cartridges of this type had
the bullet bare and the end of the paper cylinder tied with string
about the sprue of the cast bullet. Later, the paper packet con¬
tained both bullet and powder.

French Paper Cartridges. The basic steps used by the French in
making their paper cartridges are illustrated above. The French
used a rectangular piece of paper quite different in shape from
the paper used in the British method (see "A"). The paper is
wrapped around the dowel and the longitudinal seam pasted
(see “B"). Then the open end is folded against the butt of the
dowel and pasted down (see “C"). Dowel is removed, the ball
dropped in, and powder charge placed on top (see “D"). Tube is
pinched together above the powder and bent 90 degrees and
the base of the cartridge tapped against the table (see “E", “F”).
Finally, the pigtail is folded again and left parallel to the body
of the cartridge (see “G").

Long before the Revolution, cartridges were standard in both
British and French armies. Even Colonial militia was supposed
to have cartridges, although a powder horn and loose bullets
seem to have been acceptable at militia drills. Cartridges were
made in about the same way everywhere, although there was a
definite difference in construction between the British and
French variety. Both were formed by wrapping a piece of paper
around a cylinder of wood slightly larger than the bullet to be
used. In the French type, both the bullet end and the straight
side seam were pasted. In the British type, the bullet end was
tied with string and the closing of the outside seam made unnec¬
essary by using paper cut on a diagonal. If both, a charge of
powder was measured into the paper cylinder back of the bullet,
and the loose paper folded into a sort of pigtail.

Cartridges were considered necessary for efficient infantry.
A musketeer could fire at least twice as fast with cartridges as
with a powder horn and loose bullets. A cartridge could be
grabbed quickly and was all in one piece. In an emergency, the
whole thing could be rammed down the barrel unopened. The
standard cartridge paper was sufficiently weak so that it could
be burst at the breech with a single blow of the rammer. It was
considered better, however, to tear off the end of the paper and
pour the powder down the barrel. The lead bullet was then
pushed down on top of the powder, either with the paper still
wrapped around the bullet, or the paper stuffed in over the top
of the bullet as a wad. The paper, of course, could be left out
entirely, save if the musket was to be fired downhill.

Tending the Lock

At the time of the Revolution, the cartridge contained not
only the propellent charge, but sufficient additional powder
for priming. Some vents between the chamber and the pan may
have been large enough to admit sufficient powder into the pan
for priming when the bullet was seated firmly on top of the pow¬
der charge; however, this method wasn’t standard. Soldiers
were taught to put a bit of powder in the pan from the cartridge
and close the pan cover and frizzen before loading. A reliable
half-cock position to prevent the hammer falling during the
loading process was necessary for safety. However, the expres¬
sion “going off half-cocked” indicates that some weapons failed
in this respect.

The most difficult task for continuous fire was not the load-

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British Paper Cartridges. The British style of paper cartridge had
the ball end tied off with twine and the other end twisted to hold
the powder. The basic steps are shown in the illustration above.
Brown paper of this shape is wrapped about a dowel. The end of
the dowel has been hollowed out to fit the ball (see "A”). The
ball is inserted and the remainder of the paper wound on the
dowel and tightly tied to hold the ball (see “B”, “C”, “D”).
Dowel is removed, powder inserted, the end of paper twisted to
hold the gunpowder (see “E”).

ing operation, or even keeping the vent open by “picking” when
necessary, but the proper adjustment of the flint so that it would
produce the necessary shower of hot sparks. Individual judg¬
ment was required to know when to reset, or change, a flint.
These small pieces of stone were very important. At the time of
the Revolution, many flints were good for only three or four
discharges.

Loading Drills

Muskets were usually loaded by an individual soldier doing
the entire job on his own musket himself. This procedure had
been reduced to a ritual followed precisely on a “by-the-num-
bers” basis in European armies. Von Steuben taught the same
techniques to the American Continental soldiers. Loading was
not difficult; iron ramrods, introduced into European armies
between 1725 and 1760, were almost universally employed at
the time of the Revolution. They greatly improved both speed
and reliability of musketry fire. However, practice was still
important. Loading and firing had to become instinctive before
it could be relied upon in action. A good soldier could fire four
times in a minute.

There was another system of musketry fire used in the British
armies before the Revolution. It may easily have been used in
this country to a limited extent. By means of this, a battalion
could deliver almost continuous fire, but in reduced volume.
A file, generally consisting of a front-rank man, a middle-rank
man, and a rear-rank man, would work as a team. The front
man would cock and fire all three muskets in sequence. The
middle-rank man might clean the vent, place the weapon on
half-cock, prime from a separate flask, and close the pan cover.
The rear-rank man would load. James Wolfe, the victor at
Quebec, taught his regiment this technique and aided greatly
in breaking the army of Prince Charles Edward at Calloden in
1746. It had disadvantages, however, and was probably not
used often in the Revolution.

The Manufacture of Cartridges

In the British service, small-arms cartridges were usually
made up in Britain and shipped in casks and kegs to the places
where they were to be used. In an emergency, cartridges could
be made up locally by the soldiers themselves. The French fol¬
lowed the same general procedure. Initially, American soldiers
received paper, powder, and lead and made up their own car¬
tridges. Later on, civilian contractors loaded a portion of the
American cartridges. One of the early ordnance activities at
Springfield was the making of small-arms cartridges.

American cartridge manufacture was complicated by the fact
that even in small units there would be several different cali¬
bers of muskets. Bullets to fit the British Cal. 75 and Cal. 65
weapons and the French Cal. 69 muskets was not enough.
Pennsylvania troops needed seven different sizes of smoothbore
ammunition, varying apparently from Cal. 52 to Cal. 80.

Multiple Loads

Buckshot was popular in America before the Revolution.
Charges of buckshot alone, or three to ten buckshot in addition
to a musket ball, were frequently used in the war. Buckshot
varied considerably in size. The largest were cast so that a layer
of three filled the bore in which they were to be fired. Smaller
sizes were also used; sometimes as many as 20 would be fired
at once. Buckshot was loaded into cartridges in front of the
single ball, although the procedure was not so standardized as it
became in the 19th Century.

Seth Pomeroy Bullet Mould. Pomeroy was a Brigadier General in
the Continental Army and died on active duty in 1776. He was also a
distinguished gunmaker, farmer and politician. His mould isoneof
the most interesting in American history. It originally cast four
spherical lead bullets of different sizes, the largest of which was
probably for the Brown Bess musket. From the Peterson Collection.

Bullet-Casting Procedures

Until long after the Revolution, all bullets were cast in
moulds. Gang moulds were common for military use. Con¬
tractors supplying muskets to Colonial governments usually
supplied a proportion of moulds with the weapons. For in¬
stance, Virginia specified one iron gang mould casting 16 full
sized bullets at a time for every 40 muskets. Maryland wanted
one brass mould casting 12 bullets on one side and as many
buckshot as possible on the other for every 80 muskets. It was,
of course, possible to fill cavities on one side, turn the mould
over, fill the cavities on the other side, and then dump all bul¬
lets from the mould. These bullets were cast of lead as pure as
happened to be available. There was no thought of hardening
the lead by adding tin or other alloy. A team of six men working
together with gang moulds under the best conditions could pro¬
duce 20,000 or more bullets in a day.

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The Rifle and the Revolution

The importance of the rifle during the Revolution has been
debated at length. At one time, some rather imaginative his¬
torians said that the Colonies won because of the superior
accuracy and range of the American rifle. More recently, care¬
ful research has shown rifles to have played no important part
in many actions. However, this view has also now been over¬
emphasized. In the South particularly, the rifle was often quite
important. A good rifle was far superior to any musket for long-
range accuracy.

Even in the North, rifle companies were of considerable value
for special services. Tim Murphy of Dan Morgan’s riflemen
seems to have shot the British General Frazier at the battle of
Freeman’s Farm at a range in excess of 200 yards. However,the
rifle had many disadvantages and was not used as a basic
weapon for even light infantry in either the British or American
services by the end of the war. American rifle companies were
in many instances rearmed with muskets after 1777.

Rifles were loaded in two ways during the Revolution. The
American system called for the patching of a lead bullet slightly
smaller than the bore, either with linen or some animal mem¬
brane. The so-called European system of loading required that
a slightly oversized bare lead bullet be forced into the muzzle
of the rifle and then pushed down the bore so that the bullet
took the rifling positively. It would appear in the light of sur¬
viving evidence that the American system was known and widely
used by the German jaegers, as well as certain British soldiers
armed with muzzleloading rifles. However, the European sys¬
tem was neither so laborious, nor so imbecilic, as it has been
portrayed.

Muskets were loaded intentionally with bullets smaller than
their bores in order that, even when the weapon became foul,
the bullet would still slide down the barrel easily. Rifles required
a fairly tight fit on both the patched ball and the bare lead bullet.

Chewed Bullets From The Revolution. Anesthetics were un¬
known during the Revolution, but surgeons and their assis¬
tants did the best they could with what they had and what they
knew. A patient undergoing an operation, or an amputation,
was generally given a bullet to be placed between the teeth. The
tooth-marks on these bullets are graphic pictures of agony
almost to the limit of human endurance. From the Dowling
Collection.

Loading began to give trouble after the second or third shots.
Even though an experienced man could continue to fire for
many rounds, this individual skill was seldom available in re¬
cruits and undoubtedly led to the abandonment of the rifle by
the Continental infantry.

Mention must be made of the British Ferguson rifle which
loaded from the breech. These were not present on any battle¬
field in sufficient quantity to be significant; however, in the
hands of skillful soldiers, they could deliver a substantial vol¬
ume of accurate fire for some time. Since they loaded at the
breech, a groove diameter bullet could be used, insuring pos¬
itive taking of the rifling.

The Ferguson Rifle. Ferguson developed the breech-loading military rifle bearing his name during six years of British Army service in the
West Indies about 1770. Ferguson perfected a breech screw that functioned at right angles to the axis of the bore. One revolution of the
trigger guard opened the breech and cleared it for loading (see close-up). These rifles had accuracy equal to any of their contemporaries and
far surpassed all in speed of reloading. This particular rifle is one of the few contemporary military Fergusons known to be in existence. From
the Weller Collection.

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Rifle Ammunition

American rifles were no-standard as to bore size; each had to
be loaded with bullets of the proper size for it. No effort seems
to have been made to provide cartridges for riflemen. Each one
probably cast his own lead bullets with his own single-cavity
mould. He cut his patches beforehand, or at the time of load¬
ing, according to personal preference. He carried powder loose
in a powder horn. The Hessian jaegers seem to have followed
a similar system.

The Ferguson rifles would function with British carbine bore
paper cartridges. However, the cartridge itself could not be
inserted into the weapon. The bullet had to be squeezed out of
the end and put in the circular hole at the top of the breech; the
remainder of the powder was then poured into the orifice
behind the bullet. It was possible to load this weapon in such a
way that the extra powder would be thrown into the pan when
the breech plug closed. Ferguson himself seems to have pre¬
ferred to use, however, balls from a special pouch and a spring-
type powder flask which would throw a uniform charge into the
breech time after time.

Light Infantry Cartridge Box. A very satisfactory dragoon-type
cartridge box made of leather and believed to have been issued
near the end of the 18th Century. Contains row of 24 tin cartridge
cases, tin powder cannister. From the West Point Museum
Collection.

Ammunition Containers

Paper cartridges were carried in the British armies in leather
cartridge boxes; usually each cartridge was placed in a separate
hole bored in a wooden block which filled the inside of the box.
A large leather flap fitted tightly at the top and lapped far over
the side. It would protect ammunition even from a downpour.
French cartridge boxes were usually similar.

The Continental armies had great trouble in getting enough
of these fine leather and wood boxes. Many substitutes were
tried. Sometimes an earlier British expedient of a bored wood
block with a flap of leather nailed to it would be used. Sheet-
metal cannisters for the carrying of paper cartridges stacked
together without the wooden block were also made and issued.

Riflemen were not the only American soldiers to carry their
powder in horns, or even leather-covered rum bottles. Paper
cartridges were not by any means universal in even the Conti-
tental infantry, much less the militia. On occasion, individual
charges of powder were poured into muskets from horns by eye,
and a ball taken from the bullet pouch, or even a trouser pocket.
However, paper cartridges and good cartridge boxes were
always preferable.

Revolutionary War Cartridge Box. Three tin loops 7/8-inch wide
are riveted to sides and bottom. Inside dimensions 2 7/8" x 3 3/4" x
6 1/2". From the West Point Museum Collection.

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THE ELONGATED BULLET

S pherical lead bullets were used almost exclusively in war
and in hunting from the 14th Century until about 1850. The
United States Army fought the Mexican War using round lead
balls in both the Cal. 69 flintlock muskets and the newer Cal. 54
percussion rifles. The rifle was more accurate than the musket;
however, neither was dangerous beyond 300 yards. Round bul¬
lets had such a poor aerodynamic shape that they just wouldn't
carry much further.

The superior flight characteristics of elongated bullets had
been known for a long time; they could be fired with reasonable

accuracy at ranges up to 600 yards. Benjamin Robbins writes of
their superiority in a series of papers originally published in the
1720’s. Before the Revolution, Patrick Ferguson seems to have
employed elongated bullets for his own use in his breech-load¬
ing rifles. Cylindrical bullets must fly through the air point-
foremost, however, if they are to be either accurate or long-
ranged. The only practical means of obtaining point-foremost
flight was by firing these bullets from a rifle. Loading troubles,
bad enough with round balls, were insurmountable with ordi¬
nary elongated bullets in muzzle-loaders.

The 19th-Century Inventions

The Industrial Revolution was in full swing. Men were look¬
ing for new ways to do old things, even in the field of small arms.
The rifle had made a name for itself in the American Revolu¬
tion, at New Orleans in 1814 and in the hands of the British Rifle
Corps against Napoleon. Most European armies set about arm¬
ing at least part of their force with rifles. The old method of
forcing either an oversized bullet, or an oversized package con¬
sisting of bullet and patch, down a bore from the muzzle was
impractical. Somehow, an arrangement had to be thought of
which would give speedy loading, accuracy, and long range.

Three Types of Bullets

Literally scores of bullets were invented during the first half
of the 19th Century. These fall into three general classes. First,
bullets were cast in such a form that they would fit the grooves
of the rifling, both on being loaded down the barrel and on
being fired. Second, bullets were cast smaller than bore size,
but in some way expanded after being loaded so that they filled
the grooves when fired. Third, there were breechloaders which
used larger-than-bore-diameter bullets. Both round and elon¬
gated types were present in all three types, although all realized
the superiority of the latter for long range.

Brunswick Mould and Bullet. The ring on the bullet fits the two rifling
grooves vibible in the illustration of the muzzle of the Brunswick Rifle.
From the Weller Collection.

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The Brunswick Rifle. This was the first rifle firing mechanically fitted bullets to be issued in quantity to any army. Invented by Captain Berner, or
Brenner, of the Brunswick Army, this weapon fired a ball with a ring all around it (see illustration of mould and bullet). The ring rode in the grooves
visible in the illustration of the muzzle. From the Weller Collection.

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Diamond-Bored British Military Rifle. This Lancaster military rifle of
the 1850's was made up with a so-called diamond bore (see close-up).
From the Weller Collection.

The Shaped Bullets

The first really successful shaped bullet was that for the
British Brunswick rifle, the invention of a Captain Berner of the
Brunswick Army. Similar rifles were used in other European
countries. The barrels of all Brunswick-type rifles have two
deep grooves opposite each other. These fired a spherical bullet
that had a raised ring around it; the ball fits both the bore and
the grooves on the way down and on the way out.

General John Jacob of the Anglo-Indian Army evolved a
similar four-groove rifle which at first fired a spherical bullet
with two rings around it at 90 degrees to each other. However,
Jacob soon changed to elongated, or cylindro-conoidal, bullets
with four ribs designed to fit the four grooves of his special
rifles made for him by Daw, the London gunmaker. These
Jacob’s rifles are powerful, accurate, and extremely long-
ranged. An ammunition wagon was blown up in action by an
explosive bullet from a Jacob’s rifle at approximately 2,000
yards; he duplicated this feat several times on his enormous
Indian ranges.

A somewhat similar weapon was the so-called Cape rifle,
which was highly thought of by British sportsmen. This was a
two-groove rifle, with grooves somewhat shallower, but fully as
wide as the Brunswick. It took an elongated bullet cast with two
projections to fit these grooves. The name “Cape” probably
came from the popularity of these weapons in the Cape of Good
Hope where Englishmen, even 100 years ago, were hunting the
biggest of game. Purdey used this system for some of his best
muzzle-loading sporting rifles.

Perhaps the best known of the mechanically fitted bullets
were the hexagonal Whitworth projectiles to fit the special
bores of his very accurate long-range rifles. These will be dealt
with at length in another chapter. Polygonal bore rifles and
bullets to fit them have been made in from three to eight sides.
Some other fitted shapes have also been tried. The writer has a
British rifle from this period with a bore which resembles a
lengthwise cross section of a modern American football.

The Expanding Bullets

The second general type of new rifle bullets were those that
could be loaded fairly easily down even fouled rifle bores be¬
cause they were undersize, but were expanded so that they took
the rifling positively on the way out. The important research in
connection with these bullets was done in the French service,
and extended over a period of almost a quarter century begin¬
ning about 1825. The names of four French officers are general¬
ly associated with this step-by-step development. They are
Delvigne, Pontchera, Thouvenin and Minie. An Englishman,
William Greener, did some important work along this line and
was suitably rewarded by his government. Both the British
Lancaster and Wilkinson systems worked fairly well. However,
the French research and development seems to have been com¬
plete within itself and will be described in some detail.

In 1828, Captain Delvigne perfected a means of loading a
spherical lead ball, either with or without a greased patch, down
a barrel through which it would pass easily, and then expanding
it against the top of a chamber smaller than the bore proper.
The bullet would swell into the grooves of the rifling under
repeated blows of the rammer. It was difficult, however, to ex¬
pand it the same amount each time. Further, the bullet itself be¬
came wider than it was long and lost velocity quickly. Finally,
the bullet tended to be pushed down into the chamber, crush¬
ing the powder and becoming T-shaped.

To correct the last-mentioned trouble. Colonel Pontchera
added a hard-wooden sabot to keep the bullet out of the cham¬
ber entirely and cause expansion into the grooves between the
rammer and sabot, both hollowed out to spherical shape, at a
point above the chamber. This worked well when the rifle was
clean. When the bore fouled, however, the sabot tended to stick
and other troubles developed.

These chambered rifles were tried with cylindro-conoidal
bullets; if the bullets were made small enough to pass down a
fouled barrel, they gave erratic results when expanded unevenly
into the grooves. However, Colonel Thouvenin substituted a
central steel stem at the breech for the chamber and rammed his
bullets into the rifling more or less concentrically about this
pointed stem by repeated rammer blows. These bullets gave
better accuracy than the round bullets expanded by means of a
chamber rim, even with the wooden sabot, particularly at long
range. They still couldn’t beat, however, carefully loaded
patched round bullets up to 200 yards.

Captain Minie, as well as apparently the other three, had
been experimenting for years with a clean bore and tight-fit¬
ting elongated bullets. Sometimes these gave great range and
accuracy. They weren't practical, however, because of loading
troubles. Minie removed the stem from the breech of some ex¬
perimental Thouvenin rifles and placed an iron cup on the

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hollow base of undersized cylindro-conoidal bullets. Loading
was easy; at the explosion of the propellent charge, the cup was
driven into the bullet base cavity and caused the bullet to
expand and fill the grooves. Both accuracy and range were
superior to anything yet achieved. Minie bullets were as ac¬
curate as the round bullets in any rifle at 100 and 200 yards.
Man-sized targets could be hit at 400 yards consistently; inher¬
ent accuracy and power were still apparent even at 1,000 yards.

The fundamental idea of the Minie bullet swept the Western
world. A metal cup or plug was used in the base of the bullet
in some services, as Minie had done himself. Other countries
filled the base cavity with a wooden or clay plug, or even no¬
thing at all. The pressure of powder gases alone was sufficient
to do the necessary expansion. Most important of all, accuracy
and range were not greatly impaired by having the bullets small
enough in diameter to be loaded down bores fouled by as many
as 100 discharges without cleaning. Loading was easier than it
had been with any other muzzle-loading rifle ever invented.

Breech-Loading Rifle Bullets

The third general type of new rifle bullets were those for
breech-loading rifles. Since these bullets were often even larger
than groove diameter, they filled the bore completely. They
gave a few loading troubles, since they were loaded into the
breech. The Dreyse needle rifle of Prussia is the best known of
these which used self-primed cartridges; it was issued in quan¬
tity before 1856. Norway had a similar rifle operating on a
totally different system. These rifles were not popular in Britain,
France, or America, however, because they were complicated
and leaked gas badly at the breech.

Both Britain and the United States had far simpler and more
rugged breech-loaders. The Sharps was perhaps the best
known; there were others, including the excellent Wesley
Richards, Green and Terry; all using linen, or paper, cartridges
and separate percussion caps. However, truly efficient breech¬
loading depended upon a sound, powerful metallic cartridge
which was not perfected until after 1865.

Invented by General John Jacob of the I ndian Army, this is a most in¬
teresting weapon. The Jacob's rifle fired a four-ribbed elongated bullet,
either solid or hollow-point with an explosive charge, with astonishing
accuracy. This is the type of rifle that Jacob used in blowing up an
ammunition wagon at a range of about 2,000 yards. From the
Weller Collection.

Wilkinson and Greener Systems of Expanding Bullets. Left: The very
deep cannelures in this soft lead Wilkinson bullet caused the two rear
sections to be crushed and squeezed out into the rifling grooves upon
discharge, even though the base of the bullet was entirely flat. Right:
The Greener bullet had a tapered hollow in its base into which an ex¬
pansion plug was driven by the force of the explosion. Both these sys¬
tems are interesting mainly as variation on the more successful
Minie system.

The American Experiments

Minie produced his most successful bullets about 1848;
Britain had a Minie-type rifle by 1851. There seems to have been
little effort made by either country to keep secret their new
small arms. The United States Army was on friendly terms with
both the British and French services. The development of the
Minie bullet and its adoption in the British and French armies
was well known here. The American small-arms experiments, which
lasted apparently from 1853 through 1855, were conducted at
Harper’s Ferry and confirmed the superiority of the Minie bul¬
let to any other.

United States shoulder arms in 1853 consisted of three cali¬
bers with bore diameters of .54 inches (the rifles), .58 inches (the
cadet muskets) and the .69 inches (the regular muskets and

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some carbines). Muskets had been rifled experimentally as
early as 1842; now many more of both calibers underwent the
same change. Many types of cylindro-conoidal bullets were
tried in each of the three calibers. The Harper’s Ferry Minie-
type bullet was finally adopted for all three. It had a medium¬
sized conical base cavity with no filler and three cannelures
around the middle.

In addition to bullets for existing arms rifled where necessary,
a whole new family of weapons was produced to fire the Cal. 58
Harper’s Ferry Minie-type bullets; these were a rifle, a rifle
musket and a pistol carbine, all known as Model 1855’s. These
weapons were the only new arms to be produced in the future.
However, extensive modernization was to be done on older
small arms. Flint Cal. 69 muskets were rifled, equipped with
new rear sights and changed to percussion. Percussion smooth¬
bore muskets were rifled and equipped with elevating rear
sights. New rear sights were installed on Cal. 54 rifles to take
care of the new ammunition.

A Complete Change

Within a dozen years, the 500-year-old round bullet was sud¬
denly obsolete. The elongated bullets took over for both mili¬
tary and sporting purposes. The expanding Minie-type pro¬
jectiles were the most common, but both formed bullets and
those loaded from the breech were also used. The bullet change
was to have a profound effect upon military tactics; the
American Civil War was the first major conflict fought with
the new rifles.

Harper's Ferry Mould. This iron mould casts a Cal. 69 Mini-type bul¬
let. Many Civil War Minie bullets were cast by running the lead into
the moulds through hollow base plugs. The Cal. 69 mould was origi¬
nally of this type but was changed in order to get more uniform bul¬
lets. From the Weller Collection.

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BULLETS OF THE CIVIL WAR

I n 1861, the Minie bullet was incomparably superior to all
round balls. Its range, accuracy and ease of loading made
cavalry charges impractical on battlefields. Artillery in the open
was forced back such a distance from its target as to be inef¬
fective. Infantry with Minie rifles was indeed the “Queen
of Battles.”

Considering the very recent evolution of the Minie bullet,
there were a great many rifles of this type available in the United
States. Very similar British, Belgian, and Austrian rifles were
imported. Both sides set about manufacturing a lot more. All
American officers appreciated the new weapons and what they
could do.

Obsolete Bullets

Mobilization took place on both sides with great speed and
on a very large scale. The supply of modern weapons was in¬
sufficient. Early in the war, both the North and the South were
forced to use many obsolete small arms. The South was using
flintlock smoothbore muskets made almost a half century
before at the Virginia Manufactory in Richmond. The North
was also in some cases using smoothbore muskets and import¬
ing a large reserve of flintlock weapons, apparently to prevent
them from being bought by the Confederacy.

Smoothbore percussion muskets, particularly the U.S.
Model 1842, were used longer in the Southern armies than in
the Federal forces. One of the proofs that Stonewall Jackson’s
wounds at Chancellorsville on 2 May 1862 were inflicted by his
own troops was that a spherical lead bullet fired from a Cal.
69 smoothbore musket was found in his right hand. This wea¬
pon, unrifled, had disappeared from the Army of the Potomac,
but was still used in some units of A.P. Hill’s Confed¬
erate division.

A Minie-Bullet War

The Civil War, however, was fought mainly with rifles and
the new expanding bullets. Perhaps better than 95% of the bul¬
lets fired were of the general Minie type. We are fortunate in
having not only old records, surviving unfired ammunition,
bullet moulds, and the like, but also thousands of the bullets
themselves. The actual battlefield recoveries are the best evi¬
dence of what was used.

Since World War II, a new technique of relic recovery has
been perfected. The author is indebted to Sydney C. Kerksis,

Frank Hatch and Captain William Gavin, who have developed
recovery procedures using a modern mine detector to an aston¬
ishing degree. (A word of caution: an army surplus mine detec¬
tor and ordinary GI training to operate it won’t work.) These
men built their own detectors and have real skill in using them.
They recover dozens of bullets per hour, as well as other relics.
Fortunately, they have kept the large numbers of bullets taken
from the battlefields in Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania,
as well as lesser quantities from those of the Western armies,
separate. Further, they have tabulated their findings. It’s rela¬
tively easy to tell what was and was not used in battle at any
given time during the war.

Bullets Recovered From Civil War Battlefields. These bullets are repre¬
sentative of the kinds being recovered, even now, from various battle¬
fields of the Civil War. From the Weller Collection.

The Harper’s Ferry Bullets

The most common bullet used in the Civil War was the
Harper’s Ferry adaption of the original Minie idea. This bullet
had a hollow base, but no cup, or other filler. The base cavity
is sometimes conical and sometimes in the form of a truncated
cone. It had three grooves, or cannelures; these were normally
not filled with lubricant. However, the whole bullet was dipped
in tallow and beeswax. Bullets of this general type were made
by both North and South in several calibers. In Cal. 58 (indis¬
tinguishable now from Cal. 57), they are by far the most numer¬
ous of all bullets fired. There are also many Cal. 69 Harper’s
Ferry bullets among recoveries from early battlefields, as well
as moderate quantities of Cal. 54 Harper’s Ferry bullets from
Austrian and Mississippi (U.S. Model 1841) rifles. Cal. 70 or
Cal. 71 Harper’s Ferry bullets are found in small numbers.
These were probably for British, Belgian and Austrian rifles of
these calibers or larger.

The British Pritchett Bullets

The British Enfield rifle fired in the British service a Minie-
type bullet of a distinctive appearance. It had a more rounded
nose and no grooves, or cannelures, whatever. The base cavity
is usually in the form of a truncated cone and is larger than in
the Harper’s Ferry type. This leaves quite a thin edge. When
these bullets were made in Britain, the hollow base was filled
with a boxwood plug, mainly to save the easily bent base edge
from being damaged in handling. These bullets are most fre¬
quently recovered in Cal. 57, but both Cal. 54 and Cal. 69 are
found. Some Pritchett bullets were made in Britain and im¬
ported in the form of loaded paper cartridges; however, far
more were produced here, perhaps with imported bullet¬
making equipment.

The Confederate Fowler Bullets

Another common recovery from battlefields is the Confed¬
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Minie idea and has a separate base cup made of lead. It has
two cannelures instead of three, and is said to have had lubri¬
cant placed in these. Mr. Kerksis writes that this bullet “very
rarely . . . tumbled in flight. This is not true of Harper’s Ferry
and Pritchett bullets.” Fowler bullets are found in Cal. 54, Cal.
57, and rarely in Cal. 69. These bullets were perhaps the most
costly to make of all bullets used in the war, but may easily
have been the most reliable under battlefield conditions.

The Union Williams Bullets

The North used large quantities of bullets which were de¬
signed to scrape out the fouling which adhered to the insides of
the barrels after several shots. These were known as Williams

bullets, after their inventor, and were of three types. The
scraper, a convex zinc washer placed so as to be flattened into
the grooves of the barrel by the inflammation of the powder
charge, was the same in all three. It was secured to the base of a
special Cal. 58 bullet by a pin in Type 1 and a plug with full bore-
size head in Type 11. Type III was similar to Type II, but
lighter and shorter for use in the pistol-carbine. These bullets
were issued about one in ten in 1862; the ratio was increased to
about four in ten later on. They are seldom found, however, on the
late ‘64 and ‘65 battlefields.

Pritchett Mould. This brass mould casts a Cal. 577 Minie-type bullet.
Note the plug that gives this bullet its characteristic hollow base. From
the Weller Collection.

Miscellaneous Bullets

Sharps breech-loading rifles and carbines usually fired solid-
base bullets; other bullets for breechloaders were similar. Quite
a variety of this type are recovered and are difficult to identify
as to the weapon which fired them. Spencer cartridges are some¬
times recovered unfired; both the Civil War Spencer bullets and
cartridge cases are different from ammunition loaded later. An
unfired bullet from a short copper case recovered from the Five
Forks battlefield below Petersburg measures about .545" in dia¬
meter. Post-Civil War Spencer bullets are sometimes .515" in

diameter. There were many other breech-loading Union car¬
bines; however, recovered bullets from them are rare and dif¬
ficult to identify.

A number of round bullets are found of a type that could
have been used in the Cal. 69 smoothbores; they measure .650"
to .660" in diameter. Occasionally, the small buckshot from the
buck-and-ball cartridges of this size are also recovered. How¬
ever, not all of the spherical lead balls that could have been used
in these muskets were actually used in small arms. Artillery
shells and cannister charges were sometimes loaded with pellets
of this type.

Both round and conical revolver bullets are fairly common
where cavalry fought. A few individual specimens of a large
number of other bullets have been recovered. Whitworth bul¬
lets, as well as other Cal. 45 British rifle bullets, are rare, but
have been found. So have the long, relatively small-caliber
Union sharpshooter’s bullets. Sometimes a recovered bullet will
defy explanation and not fit into any known classification.

Loading Troubles Then and Now

Perhaps the most surprising facts one learns from examining
battlefield recoveries are that unfired bullets were .010" to .030"
undersized, and that soldiers still had loading troubles. Recov¬
ered bullets sometimes indicate that they had to be literally
pounded down the barrel, probably by hitting the ramrod with
a rock. The problem was, of course, black-powder fouling
building up in bores, particularly on dry days. Some officers
during the war tried to have Cal. 54 ammunition supplied to
Cal. 58 rifles so as to avoid all loading troubles. The British ser¬
vice Minie bullets at one time measured .550" in diameter for
use in .577" bores.

Modern experimental firing with Civil War rifles indicates
that a moderately undersized bullet works well, but that a Cal.
54 bullet will almost always tumble from a Cal. 58 rifle. The
Lyman Cal. 58 Minie-type bullet measures about .575". This
gives fine accuracy, but is too tight for comfortable loading in
a Cal. 58 rifle after a number of shots. It would have been dif¬
ficult to use bullets of this size in action. Lubricating the bullets
after the modern fashion will help. For best accuracy, it’s desir¬
able to clean the bore fairly frequently, at least every 20 rounds.

Ammunition for Minie Rifles

Paper cartridges for muzzle-loaders varied little from those
used in the Revolution. In most cartridges, the Minie bullet
merely took the place of the round ball. The tying up was done
a bit better; pasting seems to have disappeared. The same type
of buck-and-ball cartridges and all-buckshot cartridges were
made, although they were not nearly so numerous. Surviving
Civil War cartridges differ in individual appearance; some are
hard to tell at a glance from those of the Revolution.

Usually, the Minie bullet was placed in the cartridge so that
the whole thing could be loaded into the barrel in one package
and the paper smashed with a blow of the ramrod. However,
some British cartridges had the bullet pointing toward the pow¬
der. The reason for this was that the cartridge should be opened
and the powder poured down the barrel; the bullet and paper
then were pushed down on top of the charge with the tom ends
of the cartridge uppermost. The Confederate Fowler bullets
were generally exposed outside the paper cartridge; one end of
the tube of paper was placed between the base cup and the
bullet itself.

Small-arms ammunition was made up in laboratories. In
both the North and South, these were efficiently run and pro¬
duced millions of paper cartridges. Once made, they were suit¬
ably packaged, usually ten rounds to the package, with per¬
cussion caps often included, and printed labels describing the
contents pasted on. A number of these packets would be assem¬
bled together in perhaps a metal-lined box for shipping.

These laboratories were usually located on the edges of towns
and cities and used largely semi-skilled labor, a majority of
which was frequently female. Although more of the loading

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and packaging was done by hand then, than would be done
today, the production was carefully planned and well carried
out. The laboratory in Richmond did explode tragically on
Friday, 13 March 1863, killing and badly burning a number
of workers.

Unexploded Shell Recovered From Civil War Battlefield. This cast-
iron shell was recovered in a place which indicates that it could have
been fired at First or Second Manassas. The Bormann fuse had been
cut but the shell failed to explode. The shell was soaked and then
cut apart with a hack saw. It was found to contain a mixture of
small-arms bullets and black powder in a most unusual arrange¬
ment. One shell half with projectiles has been left as it was. The
other has had all projectiles removed and carefully cleaned. Most of
the projectiles, consisting of pistol bullets, round balls, solid-base
bullets and Harper's Ferry Minie Balls, were obsolete at the time this
shell was fired. This shell is believed to be Confederate. From the
Weller Collection.

Bullet Making

Large numbers of bullets were still cast during the Civil War.
A number of single-cavity moulds for Harper’s Ferry and
Pritchett bullets have survived. Further, there were some pat¬
ented gang moulds casting hundreds of bullets an hour, as well
as the smaller hinged type of gang moulds. Apparently, the
majority of Minie bullets, however, were pressed or swaged into
final shape. Short slugs of lead were formed in dies under hy¬
draulic pressure to the desired shape.

A careful examination of battlefield recoveries appears to
indicate both swaged and cast Minie bullets. However, an
examination of a fired bullet is frequently not conclusive.
Swaged Pritchett bullets often have "57" on the bottom of the
truncated cone base cavity; cast bullets sometimes have a
typical hollow left when the metal solidified. Lead erodes slowly
over the years. In many instances, one just can’t tell; the ridge
of lead where the moulds joined or the swaging dies came to¬
gether isn’t conclusive, even when it can be found.

The swaging method did not produce better bullets than
could be cast with care; however, it considerably reduced the
amount of skill required. Operations which could be performed
by semi-skilled labor were, of course, desirable. Swaging with
power was easier. The hexagonal Whitworth bullets are very
hard to produce in any other manner, even today.

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WHITWORTH AND BERDAN
BULLETS

A good Minie rifle, when clean and loaded with a well-de¬
signed bullet close to bore size, was very accurate. How¬
ever, under combat conditions these weapons were not near¬
ly so precise. Issue bullets were, as already suggested, con¬
siderably undersized and still gave loading troubles. Some
tumbled in flight; a tumbling Minie bullet is even less accurate
than a round ball. You literally can’t hit the broad side of a barn
at 200 yards with one.

The spirit of mechanical enquiry that had produced the Minie
bullet was soon busy remedying its shortcomings, and invent¬
ing other weapons to take its place. The desire for extreme ac¬
curacy at long range, first made practical by elongated bullets
only a few years before, swept over Britain and America dur¬
ing the 1850’s and 1860’s. Along with it, there was also an equal¬

ly strong desire for ease of loading and rapidity of fire. At first,
these two aims were not compatible; we will discuss extreme
accuracy in this chapter and metallic cartridges which finally
made possible really rapid fire in the next.

The British Minie rifles produced after 1851 were fairly ac¬
curate. Some new Enfield Cal. 577 rifles were very good com¬
pared to any other weapons then known. With continued firing,
however, accuracy deteriorated and loading trouble mounted.
The reasons for this were fairly obvious. First, the black-
powder fouling tended to cake inside the barrel, particularly
in the grooves. Second, the soft lead bullets had slivers of metal
torn off them in the bore, probably by the hard fouling. Third,
soft bullets were deformed in ramming down fouled bores.

Sir Joseph Whitworth

About this time in Britain, Joseph Whitworth had one of the
most outstanding reputations ever achieved by an engineer.
Whitworth is still remembered for his steel, and his screw
threads; he was the first Britisher to measure precisely. Fur-
thur, he seems to have had a flair for personal publicity. He
received a commission in 1854 to make extremely detailed
and lengthy experiments with small arms entirely at Gov¬
ernment expense, although Whitworth refused personal
compensation. He built a fully enclosed range, apparently on
his own property at Birmingham, where shooting up to 400
yards could be done indoors. Whitworth invented a precise
machine rest which greatly decreased the importance of the
human element in experimental shooting. Initially, he tested
Enfield rifles, as well as many others.

The individual Enfields were found to vary considerably,
both in accuracy and in physical dimensions. Poorly made
barrels shot poorly. Even in the best Enfields, a fair percent¬
age of bullets did not actually take the rifling in the way that
they were supposed to, particularly when the barrels were dirty.
Severe leading destroyed accuracy. The short, fat Enfield Minie
bullet was not well designed for accurate flight at long range.

Other contemporary rifles were found to have at least as
many disadvantages. Apparently, however, Whitworth did not
fire the Jacob’s rifle. Perhaps none was available at the time.
After disposing of all rifles already made. Whitworth produced
a number of rifled barrels of different types and fired them in
his machine rest. He was particularly fond of polygonal bores,
that is, bores that were regular polygons in cross section. He
seems to have experimented with polygonal bores of from five
to ten sides, but finally chose the hexagon.

The hexagonal-bored rifle did not originate with Whitworth.
Actually, a hexagonal bore had been proposed for use in British
small arms by a celebrated shot. Sergeant Major Moore of

Semi-Military Whitworth Rifle. This is one of several models of
military and semi-military Whitworth rifles of hexagonal bore (see
close-up of muzzle) that fired both hexagonal and cylindrical bul¬
lets. From the Weller Collection.

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the Royal Artillery, in 1839. He is said to have made up a single
rifle of this type himself. Whitworth, however, brought to
the gunmaking industry both precision and a scientific ap¬
proach. He carefully evaluated all his long and costly experi¬
ments. His findings improved all rifles, as well as methods of
testing them.

Hexagonal-bore barrels were made up with widely varying
twists, as fast as one turn in one inch, and as slow as one turn in
sixty inches. The Whitworth rifles finally produced in quantity
were Cal. 45 with a twist of one turn in twenty inches. The bore
measured .451 inches across the flats and had a diameter across
the rounded corners of .490 inches. These rifles were designed
for hexagonal bullets swaged to exact shape under hydraulic
pressure. The original hexagonal bullet weighed 530 grains,
which was the same as the Enfield Cal. 577 Pritchett bullet
then in use. Comparative shooting of the Whitworth and the
Enfield was undertaken; the results were in favor of the Whit¬
worth which had a “Mean Radial Deviation” from the exact
center of the target fired at, of only 3.86 inches at 300 yards,
and 23.13 inches at 1,000 yards. Enfields, even though clean and
carefully loaded, averaged 12.69 inches and 95.01 inches at the
same ranges. Modern shooting with these same weapons
verifies approximately these figures.

It was found that cylindro-conoidal bullets slightly less than
.450 inches in diameter, with hollow bases, shot well in Whit¬
worth rifles. These weighed, according to surviving specimens,
480 grains, 500 grains, and rarely 530 grains. Whitworth him¬
self seems not to have liked cylindrical bullets, even though
some of the rifles he produced were furnished with moulds to
cast these. He preferred the positive fit of a hexagonal bullet.
He formed his bullets of a hard alloy of lead and tin, since they
required no deforming to fit the bores. These hard bullets gave
greater penetration and less leading. Tallow or grease wads
were loaded between the powder and the bullet to lubricate the
bores, as well as cut down on the amount of fouling.

The Whitworth rifles were found to foul badly, however,
under certain circumstances. Even though the hexagonal bores
had no sharp groove corners for fouling to accumulate, ram¬
ming of bullets became difficult. Whitworth designed a
scraper which was mounted on the end of the ramrod. It was
possible to scour out the bore after each shot and then lubri¬
cate it with a new wad. This worked well, but was slow. How¬
ever, long range accuracy, and not rapidity of fire, was
most desired.

Whitworth Cartridge Box. The leather box contains glass vials,
each of which held a measured charge of powder. Shown also are
round and hexagonal bullets. From the Weller Collection.

Rifles of Berdan’s Sharpshooters

Not all Confederate sharpshooters used the imported British
Whitworth and other rifles, which were comparable in weight
to the Enfield. A number of heavy muzzle-loading rifles were
made in the Confederacy and used by Southern marksmen.
However, these weapons were far more common in the hands of
Union sharpshooters, particularly those under the command of
General Hiram Berdan. These weapons sometimes weighed as
much as 30 pounds, and fired long, relatively small-caliber
lead bullets in front of heavy charges of fine-grain black pow¬
der. Apparently, each man had a slightly different technique for
loading. The weapons certainly didn’t use the same size
bullets, or the same weight of powder. The bores required
cleaning frequently.

The American Berdan-type muzzle-loading rifles were to
continue in use long after the end of the Civil War. The best
targets fired with these heavy rifles are not bad, even compared
to modern bench rest shooting. Some of these old fellows can
still shoot.

Paper-Patched Bullet. These sketches show a common method of
paper-patching bullets. Smooth bullets from .003 - .006 undersize
were wrapped with fine, strong paper similar to banknote paper.
The patch was cut to a length that circled the bullet twice and
almost, but not quite, permitted the ends to butt together. Paper,
dampened before being applied, clung closely to the bullet when
rolled on. The extra paper projecting at the base, was folded up into
a pigtail and pressed into the base cavity.

The Paper-Patch

In both Whitworth and Berdan rifles, bullets patched with
paper were superior to either those having smooth lead, or
even lubricated cannelures. The rolled paper-patch seems to
have been evolved in both countries at about the same time.
Generally, precisely two turns of moistened paper were wrap¬
ped tightly around a bullet, usually leaving only a point ex¬
posed. A bit of extra paper was left over at the base to twist
into a tight little spiral. If the bullet had a hollow base, this pig¬
tail could be pushed into it without hurting the functioning
of the hollow base in expanding under pressure.

Loading these paper-patch bullets down cleaned Whitworth
bores presented no problems; the muzzles were hexagonally
chamfered to receive them. However, in America the paper-
patched bullets had to be a pressed fit into the rifling for best
accuracy. This was done most easily by means of a false muz¬
zle, which was just a short piece cut off the end of the barrel
during manufacture that could be replaced in its exact original
position by means of locating pins when the weapon was to be
loaded. The outer end was counterbored to take the paper-
patched bullet and hold it snugly. A short rammer with large
palm-piece was then used to seat the bullet a few inches into
the rifling; it could then be pushed down with the ramrod after
the false muzzle had been removed.

The records established by Whitworth rifles at ranges of
900, 1,000 and 1,100 yards and even beyond, as well as the ex¬
cellent shooting done in America at about the same time,
depended to a large extent on paper-patched bullets, grease
wads and bores cleaned after each shot. Sometimes, instead
of having the paper wrapped about the circumference of the
bullet in the American rifles, two paper ribbons were placed
under the false muzzle at 90 degrees from each other, and the
bullet pushed down the bore enveloped in the two strips.

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Modern Whitworth Mould and Swaging Equipment. Modern
shooting with Whitworth rifles bears out their reputation for ac¬
curacy. Mould and swaging equipment illustrated here was made
for Cleves Howell.

Muzzle-Loading Cartridge Rifles

In the late 1870’s and 1880’s, the muzzle-loading of these
fine heavy rifles became needlessly laborious, compared to the
new breech-loading rifles using metallic cartridges. Besides, a
breech-loader was considerably easier to clean. The loading
from the muzzle, however, with a carefully positioned paper-
patched bullet through a false muzzle had many disadvantages.
A compromise was reached giving the advantages of both.
Breech-loading cartridge rifles were made with the same heavy
barrels and false muzzles. The metallic cartridges used con¬
tained only the powder charge and a wad. The paper-patched
bullets were still loaded from the muzzle. The same engraving
process was used to seat the bullet in front of the powder charge,
now in a removable metallic cartridge case. The distance be¬
tween bullet and case mouth was precisely the same each time.
These rifles could be cleaned from the breech after each shot,
and could have the bores oily or dry, depending on the desires
of the shooter. Only a dry bore can be used with a
muzzle-loader.

A variation of this false-muzzle, breech-loading idea was
sometimes used in which a paper-patched bullet was intro¬
duced from the breech and forced into the throat of the rifling
to precisely the same distance each time with a special tool,
called a Schutzen loader. It was necessary, of course, that the
actions employed for this type of loading allow free access to
the breech in order that the tool could be simple and power¬
ful. The same type of cartridge with powder charge and wad
only was used.

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BULLETS FOR METALLIC CASES

T he foremost weapons lesson of the Civil War was the need
for a breech-loading rifle firing self-primed cartridges
of full infantry power. Both the Spencer and Henry carbines, using
rim-fire ammunition of medium power, had been fairly suc¬
cessful; only a little further improvement was required. Manu¬
facturing and industrial techniques could now cope with the
problems of making both breech-loaders and metallic car¬
tridges practical. The Spencer carbine could be fired in an
emergency as fast as 21 shots a minute; the Henry was even
faster. The nation which first equipped its infantry with a rifle
of full power and this capacity for rapidity of fire would have a
great advantage over those which did not. Even the perfecting of
a breech-loader and full-power metallic cartridges, without
the repeating features of the Spencer and Henry, would be a
great step forward.

The problems were really manufacturing rather than invent¬
ing. Both breech-loaders and metallic cartridges are very old
indeed. A wheel-lock breech-loading rifle using metallic car¬
tridges, made in the reign of Henry VIII, is now on exhibition
at the Woolwich Arsenal Museum outside London. The rel¬
atively light iron chamber pieces fit entirely within the barrel;
the action is almost exactly like that patented by Snider at the
time of the American Civil War. A number of iron cartridges
were undoubtedly carried by the soldier using this piece; he
could load and fire reasonably fast for a time. However, the
weapon undoubtedly leaked gas at the breech, was costly to
produce, and gave difficulty in extracting and loading after
the action fouled. These three disadvantages kept breech¬
loaders from being practical for more than 300 years. Some
easily manufactured, reliable method had to be developed to
keep the powder gases and products of combustion entirely
within the cartridge and bore. A metallic cartridge which con¬
tained its own priming and expanded on discharge to give
positive sealing of the bore, or obturation, was the ob¬
vious answer.

The Self-Primed Expanding Cartridge

Cartridges of this type are older than many people realize.
A Swiss by the name of Pauli (Pauly) working in Paris, prob¬
ably with assistance from a Frenchman by the name of
Pottet, produced between 1812 and 1829 self-primed center-
fire cartridges which seem astonishingly modern, but achieved
little popularity. These cartridges were too difficult to make

and too expensive for military purposes. The simple muzzle-
loaders were superior for sport.

The Prussian army adopted instead an invention of an ap¬
prentice of Pauli and Pottet, the Dreyse breech-loading mili¬
tary rifle. This weapon fired a self-primed combustible car¬
tridge containing an elongated groove-diameter bullet. Since
there was no cartridge case, obturation depended on features
within the breech itself. A long firing pin penetrated the powder
charge and exploded a cap held in a papier-mache sabot behind
the bullet; the popular name “needle gun” was derived from
this. It met with only partial success; it could be fired rapidly,
but leaked so badly at the breech with a full charge that soliders
refused to aim.

The Civil War gave rise to dozens of breech-loading systems,
particularly for carbines. Cartridges of all descriptions were
used. The simplest were the linen, or paper, cartridges for the
Sharps and Sharps-type weapons which required outside
priming similar to muzzle-loaders. The Burnside cartridge was
made of copper, but had no self-priming; it required a standard
percussion cap to direct a jet of flame into the hole at the base
of the cartridge. The Burnside bullet is particularly interesting
since it appears to be the first bullet in which cannelures were
habitually filled with lubricant. The Smith carbine required
rubber cartridges and separate priming. There were othersalso,
some even more unusual. All these weapons used some theo¬
retically effective means of obturation; none was really satis¬
factory for as many as 50 consecutive rounds. The Sharps was
the simplest and worked after a fashion, since the jet of flame
from the breech was usually well in front of a careful marks¬
man’s face and right hand.

Rim-fire cartridges of medium and low power, on the other
hand, were quite successful. Smith and Wesson revolvers were
chambered for .22 and .32 rim-fire cartridges from 1858 on.
The .44 Henry rim-fire cartridge was well known in the Western
theater during the Civil War. Similar Spencer cartridges were
used by the millions.

Early Metallic Unprimed Cases. These are typical of the early cases
that did not have internal priming. Left: Cal. 50 Maynard, best
known of the early Maynard cartridges, was ignited by the flash
of a percussion cap. Middle: Cal. 54 Burnside, one of the earliest of
American brass cases, was similarly fired. Right: Cal. 56 Billinghurst
Requa was used in a volley gun with twenty-four barrels mounted
in a row. One of the first of a quick-firing weapons, all barrels of
this gun were fired by a single train of priming powder.

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Early Rim-Fire Cartridges. These are noteworthy examples of early
rim-fire cartridges. Left: Cal. 44 Henry, used in the famous rifles
that led to the development of the Winchesters. Right: Cal. 56
Spencer carbine cartridge. Empty cartridge cases are still found
where historic Indian fights and buffalo hunts took place.

The Infantry Breech-Loader

The stage was set. Within a decade, every major army
adopted some form of breech-loading rifle and a self-primed
cartridge to fit it. In general, some method of converting muz¬
zle-loading weapons into cartridge breech-loaders was used.
The United States converted the Cal. 58 rifle musket by the
Allin system into single-shot breechloaders similar to the
famous “trap door" Springfields. Britain used the Snider sys¬
tem to convert the Enfields.

In most of these early conversions, the muzzle-loading Minie
bullet was merely placed in a new metallic cartridge; it still
depended upon the powder gases to expand it into the rifling.
Bullets for the British Cal. 577 Snider were of this type. They
were more accurate when loaded into the .577 Snider (or
Boxer) cartridge than they were when loaded from the muzzle.
A part of the answer probably lay in the lubricant now placed
in the cannelures of bullets for metallic cartridges. Bullets for
our Cal. 58 Allin patent single-shot rifles were also of the Minie
type, but had a very short life for the caliber
was reduced to .50 inch and a new cartridge, the .50-70
Army, introduced.

Groove-Diameter Bullets

The bullet for the .50-70 Army, like almost all other for the
dozens of different metallic center-fire cartridges which began
to appear, was groove diameter. In fact, bullets were usually
slightly larger than the groove diameter. Tolerances in the
manufacture of bores and the depth of grooves were not always
what they are today. Factory-loaded bullets had to be large
enough to fill the grooves in the largest barrel in which they
might be fired.

These new metallic cartridge bullets were, of course, elon¬
gated; sometimes they were quite long in proportion to their
diameter, particularly for the powerful Sharps and similar
rifles. They were generally hardened with tin and/ or antimony
to resist as much as possible a tendency to lead the bores. Bul¬
lets were now always lubricated by means of cannelures filled
with various greasy substances, save for the paper-patched
bullets already discussed. The paper-patched bullets were
more accurate, but far less rugged; they were definitely
not moistureproof.

Swaging of Bullets

Until about 1840, all bullets were cast. After that time, some
military bullets began to be swaged. As we have seen, this pro¬
cess was common during the American Civil War. Although,
the very accurate lead bullets of the 1880’s and later, including
all those for Harry Pope’s rifles, were cast, most factory loaded

bullets began to be swaged in much the same manner as they
are today.

This swaging is an awe-inspiring sight. Lead of the proper
alloy is extruded cold in the form of wire. The machinery is un¬
believably powerful and expensive, but the production is great.
The wire is fed into a machine which cuts it into proper lengths
to be “headed up’’ into bullets in the next operation. The cannel¬
ures are pressed into the bullet sides and filled with lubricant
when the bullet is sized. All operations, including final load¬
ing, are semi-automatic; very little hand labor is required.

The Effect of Smokeless Powder on Bullet
Design

During the 1880’s, several different types of smokeless pow¬
der propellents began to be used to a considerable extent in
small arms. These propellents did away with the fouling pro¬
blems inherent with black powder. Higher velocities could be
obtained without exceeding permissible pressures. Higher
velocity with the same weight bullet meant unnecessary power
and punishing recoil. In the last days of black powder, most
armies had reduced calibers to about 11 mm or .45. Now a fur¬
ther reduction was possible. Small bore military rifles swept
the world. Some nations used bullets as small as 6mm (Cal.
243); none used larger than 8mm (Cal. 323). Because of their
higher velocities, these new lighter, smaller bullets were as
powerful as their predecessors. They had many advantages.

However, the new smokeless powders and the higher velo¬
cities meant very considerably higher temperatures. Under
certain circumstances, even tin-alloyed hard lead bullets could
not withstand the heat from the powder gases and the friction
against the barrel. After more than 500 years, the lead bullet
began to have limitations.

Early Center-Fire Cartridges. Especially successful examples of
early center-fire cartridges. Left: Cal. 577 Snider-Boxer was made
considerably smaller than the breech diameter for easy loading,
expanded upon ignition to seal the breech and prevent the escape
of gas. Right: Cal. 450 Martini-Henry cartridge with thin coiled-
brass case was easily damaged if roughly handled.

Hard Bullets

The first answer to the problems of smokeless powder, high
velocity and small bores was to encase the lead in a copper
jacket. Captain Rubin of the Swiss Army is given gredit for
this idea. Quite soon thereafter the French appear to have used

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Evolution of the Military Center-Fire Cartridge. Left: Cal. 50-70,
issued between 1869 and 1873. Middle: Cal. 30-40 Krag, used in the
U.S. Krag-Jorgensen rifle during the Spanish-American War. Right:
The famous Cal. 30-'06 is the best known military cartridge and
veteran of two World Wars and the Korean War.

homogeneous solid copper or solid bronze, bullets in their new
8mm Lebel cartridge. Other bullets were developed with hard
metal envelopes of bronze, cupronickel, gilding metal and
steel, as well as some other compositions. The term “steel-
jacketed” has been applied to bullets having jackets of other
metals besides steel. However, actual steel jackets were used to
a considerable extent around 1900, both bare and with some
form of soft metal coating. They were again made and used in
both World War 1 and World War II because of the wartime
copper shortage. Some very fine match ammunition is pre¬
sently loaded with mild steel bullet jackets. Tests indicate that
these do not wear bores more than other jacket materials; the
coatings, when present, are mainly to prevent rust and main¬
tain appearance.

Occasionally, bullets have been made of other substances.
Kirksite bullets were used for target practice by U.S. forces
during World War II where penetration was not desired.
Remington makes some of their metal-piecing bullets for pis¬
tols of almost pure zinc. Plastic bullets have been made for tar¬
get shooting. Sintered iron and plastic bullets which fly apart

easily are used in shooting galleries to make ricochets impos¬
sible. The highest velocity ever achieved by a bullet, about
15,000 feet per second, involved a small nylon ball, a lot of pres¬
sure and an evacuated bore.

Cores Other Than Lead

Lead cores are best for long range, since they give the flattest
trajectory for any given bullet size and muzzle velocity. How¬
ever, in wartime lead is scarce in the United States. Our lead
production is enormous, but there are so many other uses for
the metal that our rifle bullets in World War II were generally
cored with steel. These steel cores can be produced amazingly
cheap by modern methods. If extra armor-piercing qualities are
needed, the cores are made of high-carbon steel and hardened.

For extreme penetration, the cores of modern bullets re
sometimes made of stellite, or tungsten carbide. The relatively
soft metal jackets are completely smashed and evaporate upon
contact with an armored target; however, the hard core will
penetrate even better than heat-treated steel, particularly at
medium velocities. At ultra-high velocities, 3,500 feet per
second and above at the target, core material seems to make
little difference. Penetration is great even with lead cores.

Special Bullets

A great deal of research has been done with various types of
points to make bullets more effective on game, particularly
middle-sized, thin-skinned game. A full metal-jacketed bullet
will passentirely through such an animal and out the other side
without being immediately fatal. Hollow points, copper-tube
points, exposed-lead points and other patented points in end¬
less variety have been tried.

Hollow-pointed bullets were found to be very accurate be¬
cause their center of mass was well to the rear. Britain placed
a small cone of aluminum inside the cupronickel jacket and in
front of the lead core of their Mark VII service bullets in use
until after 1929.

The variety of bullets, both of cast and swaged lead and with
metal jackets, which have been used in metallic cartridges
is enormous.

The Gas Check

The gas check and its application to hand loading has been
dealt with at length. It’s a compromise between the jacketed
bullet, which can withstand the heat of high velocity firing, and
the cast lead bullet which is so satisfactory for many purposes.
A lead bullet has a copper cup pressed on its base. Since this
cup goes only a short way up the sides of the bullet it gives the
advantages of lubricating cannelures and reduces barrel wear,
but permits considerably higher velocity than can be achieved
with bare lead alone. The gas check has done its job when the
bullet is out of the barrel; if it comes off then, no harm is done.

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BULLETS IN SHOTGUNS

S hotguns have been used more by Americans than all other
sporting firearms combined. Millions of shotshells are fired
annually at both animate game and clay birds. Relatively tiny
round lead pellets are by far the most numerous bullets made
and used.

What is a shotgun? Today, the answer is obvious; anyone can
tell a modern shotgun from a rifle at a glance. Historically
speaking, however, the answer is not so easy. In the muzzle¬
loading era, any smoothbore gun could be used to fire small
shot reasonably effectively. The difference between a musket
and a fowling piece was not clear; even experts sometimes don’t
agree about a relic which survives. An early 18th Century
fowling piece usually had a longer barrel and was lighter in
weight than a musket. In most instances, however, the same
weapon was used in militia drills and fighting as was used for
killing duck, geese and other fowl. The New England “long
fowlers” were used with single balls at Bunker Hill to do great
damage to the British.

This modern shotgun appearance, that is, thin barrels of
relatively large bore, was seldom encountered before 1800.
Double-barreled fowling pieces were not common until the
first quarter of the 19th Century; fairly suddenly, they be¬

came almost the only accepted sporting arm. Manton, Purdey
and their London contemporaries started a trend in shotguns
which reached individual farmers in America. In a surprisingly
short time, these relatively light side-by-side double-barreled
guns became standardized in appearance, and haven’t changed
much since. Double-barreled flint and percussion fowling
pieces inscribed “Joseph Manton, London,” but made cheaply
in Liege, Belgium, were widely sold by crossroads stores
throughout America.

There are men who claim that the flint shotguns really made
by Manton are the most beautiful and effective scatterguns
ever devised. By modern standards, however, these fine old
weapons do not shoot very well, even disregarding the flint-
ignition handicaps. When carefully loaded, they can give con¬
centrations of shot at reasonably close range that are hard to
beat, even with some modern weapons. However, it’s necessary
to use weak charges of powder which limits effectiveness to
about 20 yards.

Spherical Bullets

During the musket era, a single bullet was, of course, merely a
bore-size musket ball. With the coming of the true shotgun, a single
bore-size ball was still frequently employed. It was most effec¬
tive for certain purposes, both in muzzle-loaders and breech¬
loaders, until the advent of choked bores. These single spherical
bullet loads, called in this country “Pumpkin Balls,” lost
whatever popularity they had over here when they had to be
made almost as much undersized as Brown Bess bullets for fear some¬
one would shoot them in a full-choke gun. American game
doesn't really require them. In the Eastern United States, a
charge of buckshot was usually considered superior for deer
hunting. The larger Western game, such as buffalo, bear, elk
and the like, weren’t usually hunted with shotguns.

In British India and Africa, however, smoothbore guns were
very often loaded with a single bore-sized ball, both in the
muzzle-loading and early breech-loading era. Since these balls
were a tight fit in the bore, they gave fair accuracy up to 100
yards. The real reason for their popularity, however, was the
tremendous shock effect at close range. Fired at relatively
high velocities, they would stop dangerous game dead in
its tracks.

These spherical balls from smoothbores, with full charges of
powder, probably gave muzzle velocities near 1,800 feet per
second. The .577 Snider military rifle didn’t produce much
more than half that; even fine sporting rifles with heavy charges
couldn’t equal the smoothbore in velocity. The reason was
that both rifles and smoothbores used black powder. The

British Tower Musketoon. For an all-round muzzle-loading gun, using the simplest ammunition, this strong, rugged, and extremely
well-made weapon is hard to beat. This short musket was produced at the Enfield Arsenal and is one of the first weapons made there. Its
quality is considerably above that usually found in military issue weapons. This particular weapon performs creditably with a 12-gauge
unrifled slug cast in a Lyman mould and is accurate beyond 100 yards. It also gives a good shot pattern with 1 1/8 ounces of No. 6 shot at 35
yards. From the Weller Collection.

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19th Century Ball Guns and Rifles. Illustrated are an 8-bore double Elephant Rifle, cross-section of an 8-bore cartridge with spherical bullet,
and an 8-bore conical bullet. These short, powerful guns were popular in India for shooting dangerous game. The 8-bores were usually rifled
and fired either spherical or short conical bullets. Sometimes the so-called paradox type of boring was used-smooth for most of the barrel,
but with a short section at the muzzle choked and rifled. The 4-bores were generally smooth and fired a 4-ounce spherical ball at velocities up
to 1,800 fps with charges of as much as 14 drams of powder. All these guns with full charges of powder were deadly at both ends.

spherical balls were relatively light compared to even short
cylindrical bullets for rifles. The shotguns could withstand the
pressures of the largest useful charges of black powder, and
produced higher velocity. These smoothbores were not light,
seven-pound twelve bores, but were likely to weigh ten pounds
or more, and were usually ten bore, or larger. An Englishman of
moderate means could shoot either ducks or tigers with the
same gun without being at a too great disadvantage compared
to a brother officer with a whole battery of sporting weapons.

An unusual development along with this line was the so-
called “paradox" bore. A heavy smoothbore shotgun, usually a
side-by-side double, would have perhaps three inches of the
muzzle end of the barrel reduced slightly in size, and rifled.
This rifling was neither very deep, nor of a rapid twist. It was
enough, however, to seize upon a round ball and cause it to
settle down and spin gently about the axis of the bore. This ball
was fairly accurate to perhaps 150 yards, and appears to have
been just as destructive to tissue as similar bullets from smooth¬
bores, since it had almost as high a velocity. Sometimes short
cylindrical bullets were employed.

These heavy paradox guns could be relied upon for any form
of close range shooting at large and dangerous game. They
were equal to double rifles in accuracy and power, and probably
patterned with shot as well as contemporary shotguns. The
reduced section of the barrel seems to have acted more or less
like a choke. However, the weapons were so heavy that they
were not really shotguns at all. Who could swing such a
muzzle-heavy weapon at flying game? I suspect that their effec¬
tive use with small shot was largely confined to sitting targets.

Cup-Like Bullets and Rifled Slugs

A bullet cast in the shape of a cup, with its center of mass well
towards the closed or front end will fly through the air with
closed end foremost. Such bullets from smoothbores are said to
be more accurate than round balls. This cupped-bullet idea has
been know for more than a century and is now employed in
special shotgun slugs. If fairly heavy grooves are pressed into
the outside of this bullet, air resistance will cause it to spin and
introduce the stabilizing effect of rifling. These projectiles are
supposed to have advantages over single spherical bullets.

They can be bore-size to fit the barrel during passage down
the bore, and then, because of their almost hollow construction,
be swaged down in passing through the choke, if any. Spher¬
ical balls must be no larger than the smallest diameter of any
choke in which they might conceivably be fired. Some factory-
loaded rifle slugs for 12-gauge shotguns are .725 inch in dia¬
meter at the rear skirt. Some full-choke bores measure as
little as .685 inch in diameter. This swaging in the choke of as

much as .040 inch is certainly drastic, particularly for a really
fine gun, yet no warning about their use in light full-choke
barrels is given on the box.

Some rifle slugs, particularly those made by Brenneke in
Germany before World War II, had hardened points of other
metals. It would appear that such refinement is unnecessary.
Only an idiot would go intentionally after rhinoceros and
other thick-skinned game with a modern 12-gauge shotgun.

Shot

The primary purpose of a shotgun is, of course, to fire
charges of bird shot. Intermediate-sized spherical bullets
are also sometimes employed. Buckshot has always been
popular in America, as already described at length. However,
the basic use for shotguns is to fire at birds. Relatively small shot
is needed to kill effectively even the largest geese.

Few things in firearms have varied so much as classifications
of shot. As many as four different tables of shot sizes were in use
in Britain at one time; three were used in America until a few
years ago. The present American standard of shot sizes is quite
simple for No. I shot and smaller. Shot size subtracted from 17
will give diameter in hundredths of an inch. For instance. No. 2
shot: 17 less 2 equals .150 inch, which is the average diameter
of these pellets. Similarly, for No. IVi shot: 17 less IV 2 equals
.095 inch, which is again their diameter.

At one time, swan shot was quite popular, and ranged in size
between buckshot and bird shot. Most swan shot was probably
around .200 inch in diameter. The only shot in common use
today larger than No. 2’s is BB which is .175 inch in diameter.
Probably 95 per cent of the shotgun shells sold today are loaded
with shot, between No. 4's and No. 9's inclusive.

The Manufacture of Shot

As already discussed, small shot was made at one time by
cutting a sheet of lead into cubes and then trying to round off
the corners, either by rubbing with a board, or tumbling in a
barrel. However, in 1782, an Englishman by the name of
William Watts dreamed of dropping molten lead through a
sieve, down from a church steeple into cold water at the bottom.
The principle was that the individual pellets of molten metal
would have sufficient time to assume a spherical shape because
of surface tension during their fall. They would solidify when
they entered the water. Almost overnight, this relatively simple
process revolutionized shotgun shooting. For the first time,
really uniform shot could be made. Watts is reported to have
sold his patent rights for thousands of pounds of sterling.

Shot larger than about .200 inch in diameter continued to be
cast; however, all smaller sizes were dropped down the insides

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of special shot towers, sometimes as much as 200 feet tall. These
were built in fair numbers in both the United States and Europe
in the 19th Century. Lead for this purpose was alloyed with
arsenic to make it flow through sieves properly. At first, the lead
was not otherwise alloyed; this shot was quite soft.

The Balling of Soft Shot

The great disadvantage of soft shot was that the pellets,
which were forced together in the barrel, would sometimes
adhere to each other in flight; this phenomenon is calling
balling. In one instance, in Britain over a century ago, almost
the entire shot charge from a ten-bore stuck together and broke
a clergyman’s jaw at a range of more than 300 yards. Even small
balls greatly interfered with evenness of pattern.

If tin or antimony was added in sufficient quantities to the
molten lead, the shot would be quite hard. Hard shot was not so
susceptible to balling. The term “chilled shot” means hard or
alloyed shot; sudden cooling by cold air in the shot towers has
no effect on final hardness of lead alloys.

The shot tower made available shot of any size whatever by
varying the size sieve and the distance through which the molten
lead fell. Shot, once produced, was easily checked for roundness
by rolling it down an incline. Spherical shot would gain suf¬
ficient velocity to jump a gap at the bottom; those not truly
round would fall into the gap and be remelted. Separation into
various sizes was done on screens. Uniform, chemically
impervious surfaces were produced by tumbling with
plumbago, or graphite.

Modern Shot Making

Certain advances in techniques have been made over the
years. Sometime shot, to increase the hardness and decrease
even further the tendency to ball, was plated with copper. The
basic shot tower continued in use for more than a century, even
though it had several disadvantages. Its initial cost was high; it
was relatively inefficient, if the sizes produced were changed
frequently. It was found possible to dispense with the shot
tower entirely, and use instead an updraft of air. By varying
the velocity of the air, individual molten lead globules falling a
distance of perhaps ten feet could be made to think that they
fell from 40 feet to 200 feet, depending upon the sizes of shot
desired and the sieves used. After World War II, some manu¬
facturers abandoned the dropping of shot entirely and
swaged even the smallest sizes. Automatic machines appear to
have been in operation to do this in Italy at least as early
as 1948.

In Quest of Long Range

Throughout the time that sportsmen have fired at game with
charges of small shot, they have endeavored to increase the
range and killing power of their weapons. The simplest expe¬
dient is to increase the size of the shot and the weight of the

charge. For instance, two ounces of No. 2 shot contains ap¬
proximately the same number of pellets as one ounce of No. 5
shot. A No. 2 shot will maintain a killing potential at least
15 yards further than a No. 5 shot. With a gun appropriately
choked, it would be possible to fire as tight a pattern at 70 yards
with a ten-gauge Magnum firing two ounces of No. 2 shot as
at 55 yards with a standard 16-gauge firing one ounce of
No. 5 shot.

The increasing of the size of the shotgun, and the size of the
individual pellets of shot, can be used to increase range
only to a limited extent. There are several disadvantages in¬
herent in this. Few men shoot enough today to swing a \0 ] A
pound gun. However, in the past certain arrangements have
been tried for much greater increases in effective range, even to
more than 100 yards. During the muzzle-loading era in Britain,
a kind of wire cup made by Eley retained the shot all in a
cluster inside the cup for perhaps 50 or 60 yards, and then let
them fly free.

The Eley Basket for Holding Shot Together. This device was
designed to hold the shot together in a wire basket for the first
50-60 yards of its flight, then release it. Its purpose was to produce
killing patterns at extremely long ranges.

A bit later, a patented shell was used to contain the entire
shot charge. The two halves of the shell did not come apart and
release the shot inside until a predetermined range had been
reached. This range could be varied when the shell was loaded;
in theory at least, a sportsman could change the effective range
of his weapon at will. The advertisers of this scheme claimed
that the entire shot charge could be put in a 30" circle at 130
yards. It would seem highly unlikely that this device worked in
the way that its proponents said that it did, even though
William Greener spoke well of the idea. Besides, who can hit
any form of shotgun target at 130 yards?

BREECH LOADERS

Grover Cleveland's 8-Gauge Shotgun. This superbly finished Colt shotgun was presented to Grover Cleveland on his second inauguaration by
the Colt company. Measurements of the gun indicate that it was made for a man with short arms who fired from an erect position. The gun
weights 11 3/4 pounds and has 34-inch modified-choke Damascus barrels. From the Weller Collection.

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Shrapnel Spherical and Elongated Shot ‘‘Shells." Two shell seg¬
ments filled with shot were held together by a light wire spindle.
The entire assembly was loaded into the shotshell with wad end
down. When fired, the device traveled intact for a distance and
then the wire spindle separated from the shell segments, releasing
the shot. An effective range of 95-140 yards was claimed.

Punt Guns and the Market Hunters

In the era of unlimited slaughter of waterfowl before 1900,
shotguns the size of small artillery pieces and mounted on

boats were used; these increased the effective range and the
number of birds killed per discharge. Some of these guns fired
more than a pound of shot at a time. It could, of course, be of
any desired size. Apparently, the optimum range was generally
around 100 yards with shot roughly equivalent to modern BB.
Dozens of waterfowl were sometimes killed by a single shot.
Many of these weapons, although used in the breech-loading
era, appear to have been muzzle-loaders.

These same market gunners frequently fired from the
shoulder four-gauge and six-gauge shotguns. These weapons
were particularly effective against birds sitting, or for killing
cripples. At one time, eight-gauge double-barreled shotguns
were extremely popular with gentlemen wild-fowlers and fired
usually no more shot than is currently thrown by a ten-gauge
Magnum, which is now the largest size that may legally be used
against game anywhere in the United States.

The Modern Shotgun

The modern shotgun has reached an advanced state of
development. Ammunition for it is extremely reliable. Its
efficient use, however, requires agility, coordination and
practice. Since the usual targets are objects flying in the air,
either real birds or clay disks, most targets must be led. Un¬
like the rifle, a shotgun cannot be carefully aimed; it must be
pointed and swung. A sportsman has to practice these things
until the whole process becomes instinctive. Most skillful
shotgun shooters seem to feel that uniformity of weight,
stocking, charge, and the like are more important than the
relatively small advantages obtained by increasing gauge and,
consequently, the weight of the gun.

Because of the drastically reduced bag limits, few, hunters
today can hope to learn to use a heavy ten-bore Magnum
efficiently on ducks and still fire well with a seven pound twelve-
bore at upland game. The trend is towards smaller bores and,
if possible, shorter ranges, using reasonable amounts of
medium-sized shot. Individual skill is far more important than
extra gun performance. A shotgun usually has a best load for
each size of shot. The man who finds out what this is and sticks
to it with plenty of practice will be hard to beat.

This history of cast bullets is reprinted from our CAST BULLET HANDBOOK , 1st edition , published in 1958.

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THE EARLY YEARS

John Barlow and Ideal: 1884-1925

W hen Phineas Talcott sold the Ideal Reloading Tool
Company to the Lymans in 1925, it had already estab¬
lished its own colorful history over more than 50 years of
shooting development.

The Ideal company was founded in 1884 by John H. Barlow,
a pioneer in the reloading tool business who may have practiced
his art as early as 1875, according to some sources. Early Ideal
Handbooks illustrate Barlow’s reloading tools with a patent
date of March 11, 1884 lettered on the cut. Barlow also refered
to 1884 as the year his reloading tool business began in a
farewell statement upon his retirement, published in Ideal
Handbook No. 22.

In bidding goodbye to his friends in the trade Barlow wrote
in part:

“Monday, May I6 th. 1910, The Marlin Firearms Co. fake
(sic) over all the machinery, tools, stock, fixtures and good

w ill of the Ideal Mfg. Co ./ have been manufacturing these

tools that have been furnished to shooters through the
various channels for the past twenty-six years, and I have
naturally made some friends among the jobbers, small
dealers and individual shooters. ”

Barlow, an experienced machinist and toolmaker, acquired
his love of the shooting sportsduring service with the Army. He
was a sergeant with Company D, 14th U.S. Infantry and
apparently was discharged in 1865. He had fond memories of
his service days and dedicated several early Ideal Handbooks to
his former Captain, George K. Brady, then a Lieutenant Colonel.

This cartoon appeared in Ideal Handbook No. 4.

In Barlow's day, black powder was the propellant readily
available and most rifle makers furnished reloading tools with
their rifles for loading centerfire cartridges. It was nearly
impossible to load too much black powder in a case and most
arms were designed to accommodate maximum charges— when
a case was filled to the top and compressed by the seated bullet.

But when smokeless powder came along, everything
changed. A shooter could very easily load too much smokeless
powder in a case—enough to blow up a rifle and himself along
with it if he wasn't careful.

About this time, many of the big gun companies stopped
producing reloading tools. What was left of the frontier was fast
becoming civilized and shooters began to rely increasingly on
factory ammunition since they rarely needed their firearms to
provide food or protection on a daily basis.

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j WEIGHING THE POINTS OF SUPERIORITY\

j The Ideal “Weigh” a-head. j

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But Barlow pushed on. He experimented with loads, noted
performance, and described the pitfalls along the way. He
worked closely with ammunition and gun makers and soon his
line of reloading tools began to grow. Later he took his
observations and published them in a paperbound book —the
first Ideal Handbook —much to the delight of the shooting
fraternity which had little to guide it in the pursuit of reloading
cartridges. Today's Lyman Handbooks are direct descendants
of Barlow's early manuals.

The job Barlow chose for himself was no easy matter. To keep
shooters in one piece with the bewildering array of new powders
on the market was a formidable challenge.

Barlow issued an appropriately stern warning in Ideal
Handbook No. 11 saying in part:

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33

“It is a recognized fact...that nitro powders have come to stay,
and at the present time there is a great variety of them and that
the number is increasing every day, continually adding to the
confusion...Some of them cannot be used without great caution
and absolute know ledge of how to handle them. Those w ho
have been accustomed to black pow der...must not think for a
moment that they can purchase any of the nitro or smokeless
pow ders and proceed to use them the same as they may have
been accustomed to use the Hazard or other standard
black powders.

“ The charge of black pow der may be increased to expel a
heavier bullet from an ordinary barrel; to do so with some of the
nitro pow ders might cause the w hole charge to burst sidew ays,
shattering the arm and preparing the shooter for burial. Over
the grave of such a person it would be well to erect a monument
w ith the inscription that * He died from monkeying w ith a nitro
pow der about which he knew' nothing.

‘ Shaky : why you don't “ Pv sheeminv - Hans -
get an Ideal und I guess I vlll! ! ”

be happy ? M

PdtE IS DEAD

to his own interest, who uses Rifle, Pistol or Shot Gun and fails to secure the

IDEAL IMPLEMENTS.

Cartoons and quips frequently illustrated Barlow’s Ideal Hand¬
books and these are two fine examples from Ideal Handbook No. 4.

By 1890, Barlow's line of reloading tools included eight tong
toolmold combinations; three types of molds; plus a variety of
accessories for the shotshell and metallic cartridge reloader.

For pistol clubs and military organizations, Barlow offered
the Ideal Cartridge Loading Press and Ideal Armory mold, each
with the capacity to produce ammunition on a volume scale.

Within 10 years the reloading products line also included
universal powder measures (No.'s 1 and 2), a bullet lubricator-
sizer, and the improved Ideal Loading Machine suited to load
rifle, pistol and shotgun shells.

This illustration of the No. 1 Ideal Sizer-Lubricator and the gas
check is from Ideal Handbook 17. The cartoon “Harping on the
Ideal" accompanied comical quotes about “Ideal" and was found
in Handbook No. 4.

In addition to his authoritative reloading manuals, Barlow
also made another contribution to the shooting world—he
introduced the gas check, a shallow copper cup that fits over the
base of a lead-alloy bullet to protect it from the heat of
smokeless powder. The gas check was first illustrated in
Barlow’s No. 17 Ideal Handbook, published in 1906. That same
year he introduced the No. 2 lubricator-sizer, “designed for
continuous hard work.“This was a heavy-duty model of the No.
I lubricator sizer, patented in 1892, and destined to be the
forerunner of today’s No. 450. A shell chamfering reamer and
the Ideal Bullet Seater for Scheutzen rifles were added the
same year.

Old editions of the Barlow-period handbooks are certainly
valuable collectors'items and a reprint of his Fourth, originally
published in 1890 in Lyman’s 39th Ideal Handbook, shows the
man as a colorful and informed shooter. His reloading tips are
generously interspersed with cartoons, quips and comments
from satisfied customers.

This illustration from Ideal Handbook No. 4 accompanied Barlow’s
description on how to make Express bullets more effective using
hollow points or splits to enhance expansion.

In addition to describing Barlow’s reloading tools in detail,
the Handbook touches on subjects such as how to roll paper-
patched bullets, the use of hollow-pointed express bullets, and
the practice of making some express bullets explosive by
insertinga .22 caliber blank in the bullet’s nose. He discusses the
proper way to reload “Everlasting” centerfire shells and meth¬
ods to break in a bullet mold. His “Hot Doughnuts’’(do-nots)
are as timely today as when he first penned them.

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But Barlow's active years were on the decline and, faced with
old age, he opted to sell the company and retire. The Marlin
Firearms Company was a logical successor to control the Ideal
line since that firm had worked closely with Barlow through the
years. So, on May 16, 1910, Ideal changed ownership and came
under the control of Marlin, which continued its association
with the Ideal Handbook until Lyman bought the company in
Oct. 1925.

Marlin eventually sold Ideal to Phineas Talcott during World
War I and the Lymans bought the company when it was not
doing very well. It is said the Lymans bought Ideal at the request
of the export manager of Winchester Repeating Arms. His
Australian customers were demanding reloading tools with the
Winchester rifles they bought, but production at Ideal was not
meeting the demand. So the Lymansagreed to buy the firm and
increase its production rate.

Along with the tool line came responsibility for the Ideal
Handbook. No. 27 was the first edition to carry the Lyman
name, but it was not very much different from the previous
edition. Beginning with No. 28, however, there was a new
editorial emphasis. Col. Townsend Whelen was enlisted to edit
this edition with assistance from Major Julian S. Hatcher and
Captain Charles Askins. The foreword to that book read: “ An
u/) to date book on reloading of ammunition is essential to the
correct, safe and efficient use of reloading tools. This Ideal
Handbook supplies such inf ormation. The old Ideal Handbook
was more or less out of date, and moreover it was based
primarily on the use of black powder, which can not be regarded
as more or less obsolete. ”

HOT DOUGHTNUTS.

Dough-nut give up a match until the last shot is fired.

Dough-nut stand within range of an inexperienced person when he is
handling a loaded weapon.

Dough-nut pull a gun over a fence, out of a boat or off a wagon, with the
muzzle pointed toward you.

Dough-nut borrow a ride, rod or shotgun to send them home uncleaned and
rusty.

Dough-nut you know that practice makes perfect, and that it is within the
province of every man to become at least a fair shot ?

Dough-nut become disgusted if a poor score is mAde.

Dough-nut condemn your loading tools, when the fault is in yourself.

Dough-nut leave loaded firearms within reach of children.

Dough-nut handle new firearms without first receiving proper instructions.

Dough-nut overload a gun of any sort to spoil the weapon and injure the
shoulder.

Dough-nut blame a gun or ammunition when poor shots are made.

Dough-nut chauge the sights of a rifle for every bad shot.

Dough-nut buy firearms because they are cheap, for they are expensive in
the end.

Dough-nut put a gun away unoleaned. The cleaner the gun the cleaner the
score.

Dough-nut imagine the gun is dot loaded.

Dough-nut look down or blow into the muzzle of any weapon.

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35

Bullet Casting Past to Present

Ideal Dipper. The Ideal Dipper, seen here from Ideal Handbook
No. 4, carries the patent date July 1, 1890 on its handle. Today’s
dipper is a virtual stand-in for the original. Both proved indispensa¬
ble in casting good lead alloy bullets. It cost $.50 at this time.

Ideal Melting Pot. The Ideal melting pot was intended for use with a
wood burning stove and held 10 poundsof bullet metal. It cost$.50
when Ideal Handbook No. 4 was published.

Ideal Melting Pot Holder. The holder was expressly designed to
accommodate the melting pot, fitting the kitchen wood burning
stove and allowing the pot to reach deeper than without the
holder. The cover cost $.50 according to the above illustration
(right) from the Ideal Handbook No. 4.

Ideal Bullet Mould. The standard Ideal Bullet mould with its long
cool handles was the model by which others were judged.
Illustration from the Ideal Handbook No. 4 was accompanied by
this description: "These moulds have wood handles, the shanks are
securely fastened. The joint face is broad, and is secured by a large
pivot pin, which prevents them getting out of place. Moulds are
made for all standard sizes, and we have cherries for many special
bullets (see Ideal table of bullets). Single moulds will be invariably
made to cast bullets as near the standard size as possible. If it is
desired to have the mould cast bullets large so as to size them, it
must be ordered so specifically."The mould weighed 12 ounce and
cost $1.10 for regular grooved bullets, $1.50 for round balls, $1.70
for express balls and $1.10 for a blank ready to be cut.

Ideal No. 1 Reloading Tool. The Ideal No. 1 tool, patented March
11,1884 was a light, compact and complete little tool designed for
loading the smaller pistol cartridges of the day. It was capable of
performing all the operations required in reloading. It moulded
the bullet (A), deprimed the shell, seated a new primer, forced the
bullet in place and crimped the shell. It did not have a bullet sizer,
however. Illustration above, from the No. 4 Ideal Handbook, lists
the tool’s features. It weighed 20 ounces and cost $2.25 at that time.
It was then available for these cartridges: ".22-10-45, .22-15-45
W.C.F., .32 Short, .32 Long, .32 S&W, .32 Ex. Long, .32 H&R, .32 M&H,
.38 Short, .38 Long, .38 Ex. Long, .38 S&W, .38 M&H, .41 Short-
Colt’s D.A., .41 Long—Colt's D.A."

Ideal No. 2 Reloading Tool. The No. 2 tool was a target pistol
cartridge tool intended to load cartridges exactly like factory
ammunition for the S&W and Colt target pistols on the market. An
excerpt from the No. 4 Ideal Handbook says: "With it shells can be
loaded with either round or conical bullet; the cuts of bullets show
the different ones that can be loaded with this tool. The 100 Grs. .38
Cal. is a special of our own that has met with much favor...When the
mould is for round ball the tool is called Gallery, when for the
conical bullet it is called Target. The purchaser can have which he
desires, and with the extra moulds he can have the variety, as the
tool will seat all that are of the same caliber, with the exception of
the 98 Grs. (32S. & W. Rifle), the Rifle tool will seat the other 32 Cals,
with the addition of an extra adjusting screw and vice versa. The
adjustable plunger will seat the ball on any charge of powder."

The No. 2 tool was then made for the .32-44 S&W Target, grooved
ball; .32-44 S&W Gallery, round ball; .38-44 S&W Target, grooved
ball; .38-44 S&W Gallery, round ball; .32 S&W Pocket Pistol; .32
S&W Rifle; and .38 S&W Pocket Pistol. In its nickel-plated version it
cost $3.50. Separate moulds were $1.50, the hollow base 100 grain
mould cost $2.00 and the extra seating screw was $.50.

» 60;4

100 Grs.

50 Grs.

(46 efts.

DEAL N°2

A—Bullet Mould. It—umber.
€—Re-capper. Adjustable 1‘lungen

F—Bullet Sizer.

36

Cast Bullet Handbook

Tips on Bullet Casting. The Ideal Handbooks always carried good
tips on the proper way to break in and use a bullet mould.
Illustration above is from Ideal Handbook No. 4. Part of the
descriptive copy accompanying this illustration follows. "New
moulds will not cast good bullets until they have been used long
enough to become oxidized. There must not be a particle of oil or
grease in them...Have metal and moulds very hot...to be more
explicit, we would say that the lead and moulds should be kept at a
temperature that will require a few seconds for the lead in the spew
hole to solidify after the nozzle has been separated from the
mould...A small percentage of tin with pure lead will make the
metal flow better and will produce a harder bullet. About one part
tin to fifty of lead will make a good mixture.

"If a harder bullet is desired, add more tin...;one part tin to
sixteen of lead will be found hard enough for the hardest bullet,
but this must be decided by the shooter himself...An old pair of
buck-skin gloves is just what you want when you get to business...
Never strike the Mould with a hammer or other metallic substance.
To cut off the spew use a billet of wood...The Hot Bullets should not
be dropped onto a pine board or other hard substance; an old
woolen cloth is good...A new mould is a fractious thing and
sometimes it taxes the patience of the best of them, but when once
got in order will stay so and should not be abused by allowing it to
get rusty."

I DEAL NS 4

A—Opening Month of Shell. B-Bullet Mould.
C—Be-Capping. 0—Loading Chamber. E—Bullet

No. 4 Reloading Tool. The Ideal No. 4 tool moulded a bullet slightly
above the standard size. After the bullet was lubricated, it was
forced through the tool's sizing die to pack the grease firmly in the
grooves. The No. 4 Handbook listed the following bullets as being
available with the tool: ".25-20-77 Ideal Bullet, .25-20-86, .32 Colt's
Lightning, .32 W.C.F., .32-20 Marlin, .32-30 Remington, .38 W.C.F.,
.38 Colt's Lightning, .38-40 Marlin, .44 Colt's O.M. Heel Bullet, .44
Colt's Lightning, .44 W.C.F., 44-40 Marlin, .44 S&W Russian, .44 S&W
American, .44 M&H O.M., .45 Colt's, .45 S&W." The nickel-plated
tool cost $2.50 at that time.

No. 4 Special Tool. The Ideal No. 4 Special was a pistol cartridge
tool. Each set was supplied with adjustable screws for round or
standard balls. It was designed to load cartridges for the following
revolvers: .44 Colt Frontier, .45 Colt, .44 S&W Russian, .44 M&H
Army, and the .32-20 W.C.F. Colt and Marlin cartridges. In nickel-
plated form it cost $4.00 when Ideal Handbook No. 4
was published.

N. Y. State

IDEAL

&0C*1. MSGrs.
Price $1-SO.

"Special" Bullet Mould. This special Ideal mould, with its long cool
handles, is illustrated from Ideal Handbook No. 4. The description
from that edition reads: "The lovers of extra fine tools are growing
in numbers every day. To such we would say that we make (when
ordered) fine, heavy extra finished moulds with polished cocobolo
handles." Regular size bullet moulds cost $1.75 apiece while
Express bullet moulds cost $2.50 each.

Ideal Armory Mould. Designed to complement the Ideal cartridge¬
loading press, the Ideal Armory mould was described in Ideal
Handbook No. 4 as "a strong, heavy well-made bench mould. It is
cut for six of the largest military and sporting bullets. Length of
mould complete, about 13 inches; weight, about4 pounds. Military
companies, clubs, or those using large quantities of bullets and
ammunition will find the Loading Press and Mould a great time
saver and economizer." The mould cost $10. Most often ordered
for .45 and .50 caliber bullets (six bullets per mould) the Armory
mould could also be ordered in .38 caliber (seven bullets), .32
caliber (eight bullets) and .25 or .22 caliber (nine bullets). Originally
the mould featured only a square headed screw in the cutoff slot
(left illustration) which often broke. The mould was later rede¬
signed (right illustration from Ideal Handbook No. 11) to feature a
separate stop pin "B" which protected the screw from damage.

2/The Early Years

37

The Perfection Mould. The Perfection mould was an adjustable
mould for producing grooved bullets. The adjustments could be
varied one groove at a time, varying the length or weight 5-10 grains
at a time. This illustration, from Ideal Handbook No. 4, listed the
bullets with hollow or flat bases. It was not made for all calibers—
just for the most popular sizes. It was made to cast bullets slightly
above size. At this time it was available in the following diameters:
.257, .311, .319, .323, .375, and .457 with each costing $3.00.

before the explosion takes place, obviating any possible chance of
it being started in a tipping or crosswise manner. The shell is then
filled with powder (a wad on top or not as desired), and inserted in
the chamber after the bullet. The Ideal Bullet Seater has an
adjustable plunger, ‘B’ that can be set with check nut, ‘D' to seat the
ball any depth desired; and they will be absolutely the same depth,
which must be, to insure uniform shooting. The implement weighs
but four ounces. It will be made for all calibers from .22 up." Price
for the tool was $1.

The

“Ideal”Cylindrical Adjustable Mould.

For Patched Bullets only.

ipEAL -t ...stAOi-E

; Y U ND« |C * dJU M( W tC

Cylindrical Adjustable Mould. The Ideal Cylindrical mould was
ideal for shooters who favored paper-patched bullets. The descrip¬
tion which accompanied this illustration from Ideal Handbook No.
4 says: "This NEW MOULD is a perfectly true cylinder...The
adjustable former not only enables the user to get different lengths
of bullets so he can vary the weight to his desire, but with it the
bullets are pushed out of the mould leaving them perfectly true
without taper, assuring the whole length of the bullet bearing in
the barrel of the rifle, therefore not requiring so much upsetting
and obviating any possible chance of it being started in a tipping or
crosswise manner, so common with the tapered bullet...These
moulds can be furnished for the following calibers; vis., .25, .32, .48,
.40 and .45." Price for all calibers was $3.00.

Ideal Bullet Seater. The Ideal Bullet Seater, seen here from
illustration in Handbook No. 4, featured this description. "With the
Single-Shot Rifle at the range, the desire is to get the best possible
results that can be obtained with rifle, powder and bullet. The most
accurate shooting that has ever been done thus far to our
knowledge, was with the bullet seated into the barrel about 1/32 of
an inch ahead of the shell. The bullet is thus well in the rifling.

Ideal No. 8 Tool. The No. 8 tool, seen here in an illustration from
Ideal Handbook No. 4 was described in that edition as "a special
tool for reloading the Union Metallic Cartridge Co.'s new .38 cal.
long, inside lubricated ammunition....This tool will not load the old
model .38 long shells as they are shorter than the new; the bullet is
seated in the new shell deep enough to cover the grooves which
hold all the lubrication. The new shells and the hollow based
bullets (see cut) as made and loaded with this tool will, however, be
all right for any pistol or rifle using the old outside lubricated .38
long, and will be found superior."The tool sold for $3.00 in nickel-
plated form. It cost $2.00 for an addition mould for this bullet.

Ideal No. 6 Tool. The No. 6 Ideal Tool was designed to load the
larger military and sporting cartridges of the day. Like the No. 4 it
performed all the reloading operations required and featured a
built-in bullet sizer. When Ideal No. 4 Handbook was printed, this
tool cost $3.00, $3.50 with the double adjustable chamber and $.50
extra for the Express bullet mould. It was offered in some 38 popular
bullet styles.

IDEAL

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Unique Bullet Designs By Barlow. John Barlow was directly respon¬
sible for some of the best-designed bullets of his day as can be seen
from the above illustrations from Ideal Handbook No. 11. At left is
Barlow’s .32 Ideal cartridge and the bullet Barlow made for it. Part
of the description reads: “The shells and bullets here shown are
new ones designed by our Mr. Barlow and first made for us by the
Union Metallic Cartridge Co....The shell is VA inches long, is
straight inside and outside, has a solid head and strong pocket
equal to the everlasting shells...The standard .32 Ideal cartridge...is
this shell with 25 grains of powder and 150 grain bullet seated to
cover all grooves, and no crimp. The diameter of the bullet is .323".
Barlow also designed the Gould's 45-330 Express bullet and
according to the Ideal Handbook No. 11, “This bullet was first made
by our Mr. Barlow for A.C. Gould, editor of the New York Shooting
and Fishing. It has given universal satisfaction as an accurate flyer
and a great killer of game...The cavity is simply filled with wax
or tallow.”

Barlow also made the first .25-25 shell according to Ideal
Handbook No. 11 where it states: “The Crank Rifle Shooter is a
tireless fellow, always after something different. Not being satisfied
with either of the above .25 calibers (25-20 CF and 25-20 Marlin
were pictured) Capt. W.L. Carpenter of the 9th U.S. Infantry called
on our Mr. Barlow, who made for him, from a solid brass rod, the
first model shell, which has since become famous as the .25-25
Stevens; so called because the Stevens Arms Company made the
first rifle for it. There is now another modification of it called the
Stevens .25-21, which is the same shell shortened and loaded with
21 grains of powder instead of 25. Both of these cartridges use the
same bullets as the .25-20’s.”

The popularity of Scheutzen rifles led to
the introduction of this specialized bullet seater by 1906. Illustra¬
tion above is from Ideal Handbook 19 and was accompanied by this
description: “No. 1 Bullet Seater is made especially for seating the
Scheutzen bullets here illustrated, which were designed by Dr.
W.G. Hudson. These bullets are made of a hard alloy, and require
an extra strong implement to seat them in the barrel, most of which
have to be throated at the breech...No. 1 Bullet Seater will be made
only for .32-40 and .38-55 single shot rifles.” It cost $1.50.

N B.—Moul Is to oast 2. 3 or 4 bullots made on order.

Prick, double mould, $2.30

“ triple ** . 3 00

“ quadruple . * 00

Ideal Bullet Sizing Tool. This Ideal tool was made so that dies of any
caliber could be used in it. Description from Ideal Handbook No. 4,
from which this illustration is taken, reads: “It will be noticed that
the die swings upon centers, which are located near the top of the
die, the presser punch is also swung upon a pivot which, while
forcing the bullet through the die will keep it in perfect alignment
with the pressure. This construction also permits placing the die
near the joint, thereby giving the required power with shorter
levers, which makes the tool a handy and convenient length. The
tool will be the same for all calibers. The die only being made for
the caliber desired, they will be interchangeable and for all
standard sizes, from .22 to .50 caliber.” Barlow also made dies of
special dimensions. The tool with one standard die sold for $1.75.

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Ideal Bullet Lubricator and Sizer. This unique Ideal tool, patented
May 31, 1892, and illustrated from Ideal Handbook No. 14,
lubricated and sized bullets in one operation. It was designed to
use prefabricated sticks of Ideal Banana Lubricant “prepared
especially for us by E.A. Leopold," according to Ideal No. 14. Artist's
illustration listed the die, bottom and top punch as g, h and i—
designations that stuck through the years and are used today
without a second thought about their possible origin.

Ideal No. 2 Lubricator and Sizer* The No. 2 model of the Ideal
lubricator and sizer was designed for “continuous hard work. It is
heavy, strong and powerful. It will stand hard usage and should last
a lifetime. Weight is 25 lbs. Tools, dies and punches for the No. 1
Lubricator are interchangeable with those for Lubricating Press No.
2," according to the description accompanying this illustration
from Ideal Handbook 19. The press complete with dies and
punches cost $20.

Improved Lubricator Pressure Nut. By 1906 the Ideal lubricators
and sizers were outfitted with this “improved" pressure nut. The
description noted that “When the nut is forced down, the grease
presses against the inside of the metal ring, causing the ring to
expand against the walls of the grease tube. This prevents the nut
from turning thereby permitting it to travel down the grease
pressure screw and exert full pressure on the grease. The pressure
of the ring packing against the walls also prevents entirely,
escapement of grease up past the nut." The unit cost $.75 and could
be adapted to old Ideal lubricator-sizers for the additional charge
of $.35.

Large Ideal Dipper. The large ideal dipper had been in use since the
Armory Outfit was offered to military units and sporting clubs in
1904. The cup of the dipper measured 2Vi inches in diameter and
the dipper was intended to be used to fill the Ideal Armory Mold.

Adjustable Bullet Swaging Core Mould. These single-, double- and
four-cavity moulds were made for the shooter who swaged his own
bullets. It cast a precision core with perfectly flat ends, accurate to
3/10th of a grain. An adjustable base screw permitted cores of
variable length and weight to be cast. It was available in .22 (.186),
.30 (.239), .38 (.316), .44 (.392) and .45 (.409) calibers. The single cavity
mould and handles cost $14.50 while the double-cavity mould and
handles was $18.50 and the four-cavity mould and handles
cost $25.00.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Shotgun Slug-Swaging Die Set. In the late 1950’s and early 1960’s
shotgun shooters believed that rifled slugs were necessary if any
accuracy was to be obtained from a slug—a view that later lost
credence. Slug shooters could buy a complete set to make rifled
slugs from Lyman. It included a hollow-base slug mould (choice of
12,16 or 20 gauge) and a swaging die set that rifled and swaged the
slug in one motion. The dies could be fitted to any turret of Comet
press in the line. The complete set cost $21.75 with a conversion kit
available for $15.50.

No. 45 Lubricator and Sizer. This new lubricator and sizer, pictured
at left from Ideal Handbook No. 35, was accompanied by this
description in that edition: "The new No. 45 Lubricator and Sizer
employs the same type of sizing dies used in the No. 1 Lubricator
and Sizer, enabling owners of the older sets of dies to use them in
the No. 45 Tool. Increased leverage makes possible easier opera¬
tion on large bullets while large guide rods preserve the alignment
of the tool. This new tool is fitted with a steel grease tube which is
used as an additional guide to help preserve alignment.” By this
time Lyman had two types of lubricant, replacing the original
"Banana” lubricant. There was a regular stick and a special stick
featuring graphite "for conditions where barrel leading is
a problem.

Hollow Point Mould and Pin. Early in the 1940's, Lyman’s Ideal
bullet moulds were available with a new hollow point pin complete
with lug. The lug held the pin securely in place when casting bullets
and allowed the pin to be easily removed after the metal had
hardened. This illustration is from Ideal Handbook No. 34.

Ideal Bullet Moulds With Interchangeable Blocks. The ideal single
cavity mould was improved upon by making the mould blocks
interchangeable and thereby requiring the shooter to purchase
only one set of wooden handles for his bullet casting needs. Then as
now, blocks were attached to the handles by screws using a screw
driver and once the blocks were in place they aligned true and
securely. The handles were designed to fit the hand comfortably
when closed. By 1949 double cavity mould blocks were in the line
to be followed by four-cavity mould blocks in the 1950’s.

2/The Early Years

41

Ideal Electric Lead Melting Furnaces. Electrically heated lead pots
were listed in Ideal Handbooks as early as 1927 but many years were
to pass before Lyman produced its own version. In Ideal Handbook
No. 28, theTrent Electric Melting Pot was listed for shooters "where
electricity is available.” It had low, medium and high temperature
settings, weighed 17 pounds empty and held 20 pounds of lead.
Ideal Handbook No. 33, published in 1939, listed the Type "A”
Potter Improved Electric Melting Furnace, "a self-contained unit
which may be plugged in to any electric outlet...The furnace holds
2Vi pounds of bullet metal and may be used with any single or
double cavity mold.” Potter also made a "B” Type pot with twice
the capacity as the "A” furnace. By 1960 the Mould Master furnace
was in the Lyman line. It had an 11-pound capacity, bottom pour
spout and a calibrated thermostat listing 450-850 degrees farenheit.
It was accurate to within 20 degrees of its setting. A 20-pound
capacity lead furnace of Lyman manufacture, the Mould Master XX,
was introduced in 1976. It featured a calibrated thermostat and a
bottom pour spout. Each furnace could also be equipped with
Lyman's mould guide and ingot mould.

450 Bullet Sizer and Lubricator. By 1968 the 450 Bullet Sizer and
Lubricator was in the Lyman line. Its short-stroke, power-link
leverage allows the largest cast bullets to be sized and lubricated
with ease. A large C-frame iron-steel casting completely encloses
the grease reservoir. Precision in-line boring insures absolute die
alignment. It is adaptable to all bullets by changing the bullet sizing
die sets. These consist of a top punch "G” and a bullet sizing
assembly "H” and "I”. When introduced the unit cost $29.00
complete with a set of dies.

In 1985, Lyman introduced a revised
20-lb. capacity furnace with many
new features and styling, as de¬
scribed in ad copy here. Also avail¬
able as a dipper model without
bottom pour spout.

The BEST
20 lb. furnace buy today

Lyman’s Mag 20 has more features;

costs much less , too .

Capacious 20 lb. crucible.

Unique "warming” shelf
pre-heats moulds.

Low-profile valve
system for easy
ladle casting.

Easy access to
bottom-pour spout.

Fully adjustable
mould guide comes
with each Mag 20.

Fishermen!

Plenty of room (4%") for your »
sinker and jig moulds between
the furnace base and
the bottom-pour spout.

Heavily insulated
steel housing for
efficiency, safety.

Power indicator
light.

Well-marked control
knob for precise
temperature control.

Cool, comfortable
operating handle.

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THE METALLURGY OF MOLTEN
LEAD ALLOYS

by Dennis Marshall

Introduction

T he art of bullet casting has made significant progress over
the years, especially in the area of rifle accuracy. Shooters
have discovered or are rediscovering the importance of blend¬
ing bullet hardness and dimensions, powder type, lubricant and
a host of other variables to suit the intended purpose of the
ammunition. Attention to such detail has generally raised the
performance level of cast bullets to the extent that minute-of-
angle accuracy is becoming increasingly common-place.

Unfortunately, the science of bullet casting has not faired so
well over the same period. Relatively little information has been
published on the metallurgical properties of lead alloys which
are important to cast bullets, or ammunition in general.
Instead, the firearms literature is laced with numerous errors
and old wives’ tales which are unable to answer new or recurrent
technical problems with cast bullets.

One area in particular where there is a virtual void of
technical information is the metallurgy of the liquid state. Since
the metals which are put into the pot have a direct bearing on
bullet quality and performance, an understanding of melt
behavior is essential to all subsequent cast bullet metallurgy.
Therefore, what follows here is a description of the metallur¬
gical properties of molten lead alloys. The discussion will
include the basics of melt formation, phase diagrams, the
benefits of tin, high temperature casting, impurity effects and
some comments on fluxing. Much of this information will
contradict accepted “theories” on the behavior of lead melts but
all of it is traceable to scientific books and periodicals, and
adequate references are provided for those who would like a
more rigorous account.

Metallic Solutions

Perhaps the single most significant error in all the bullet
casting literature is the misconception that lead-tin-antimony
melts gravity segregate. Bullet casters have been lead to believe
that unless they flux a melt on a regular basis, the less dense tin
and antimony will separate from the lead and rise to the surface
where they will no longer be available to harden the alloy. This
is absolutely wrong, and in fact quite the opposite is true; tin
and antimony, either as individual additives or in combination,
literally dissolve in molten lead to form true, stable solutions,
just as table salt or sugar will dissolve in water. And, with the
exception of oxidation or an electrochemical potential, once the
solutioning has occurred, there is no force, gravitational or
otherwise which can separate the constituents. This situation is
not unique to lead and its alloys, but is common to most metals.
For example, if zinc were not soluble in molten copper it would
be far more difficult and costly to produce cartridge brass or
guilding metal. Similarly, carbon, nickel, chromium, molyb¬
denum, tungsten and other elements dissolve in molten iron to
give us various grades of steel for our firearms.

The factors which govern the mixing of metals have nothing
to do with density. Indeed, if mixing depended on density then
why should table salt with a density of 2.165 dissolve in water
which has a density of 1.0? A density difference will mechani¬
cally separate materials which are not soluble in one another,
but it cannot separate the constituents of a solution. Instead,
mixing is determined by energy, or more specifically, the energy
difference between the mixed and unmixed metals (1). Now this
may sound rather messy and abstract but the basic principle is
easily understood by way of analogy.

All materials contain energy, and any real, physical process
which involves materials must be accompanied by a release of
energy. For example, blackpowder is a mechanical mixture of
materials, potassium nitrate, sulfur and charcoal, which as a
whole contain a certain amount of energy. If the powder is
ignited, energy, most of which is in the form of heat, is released
and we are left with some by-products of combustion such as
potassium sulfide(2), which also contain energy. We can now
write a very simple energy equation for this reaction as follows:

ENERGY OF ENERGY OF _ ENERGY

BLACKPOWDER " BY-PRODUCTS " RELEASED

As long as the right hand side of this equation is positive, the
reaction can take place, and for this to occur the energy of the
products must alwys be less than the energy of the starting
materials. That is to say, the energy of unburnt blackpowder is
greater than burnt blackpowder.

Similarly, mixing of tin or antimony with molten lead is a real
process and must be accompanied by the release of some
energy. This means that two pounds of a 50/50 lead-tin alloy
mixture at 750° F must have less energy than one pound of lead
plus one pound of tin unmixed at the same temperature. Now
the energy release is not all that great when lead-tin-antimony
alloys are mixed, but a measurable quantity of energy is
released just the same(3) and a solution is formed.

This is not to say that all attempts to mix metals will result in
the formation of a solution. Depending on the composition and
the temperature , there are many instances where the metal
mixture has a higher energy content than the unmixed con¬
stituents. In these instances, a solution cannot be formed and
the metals remain separated in the liquid state. Examples of
metals which form immiscible melts with lead are aluminum.

3/Metallurgy of Molten Lead Alloys

43

Figure 1. Freshly skimmed surface of a lead-9% zinc alloy at 850°F showing melt segregation. An elongated puddle of zinc liquid is floating on
the lead melt. If the temperature is raised high enough, the zinc puddle will dissolve in the lead and disappear. This situation is in sharp
contrast to the homogeneous melts used to cast bullets.

copper, and zinc. For example, at 850° F, which is within the
normal range of bullet casting temperatures, lead will dissolve a
little over 2% zinc. If more zinc is added, an immiscible melt is
formed and a puddle of the lower density zinc liquid will form
on the surface of the molten lead, and no amount of stirring or
fluxing will make it disappear. An example of this is shown in
Figure 1. If the temperature is raised, the solubility of zinc in
lead increases and the zinc puddle will gradually dissolve. At
1468° F, zincand lead arecompletely soluble in oneanother but
on cooling, any alloy containing more than 2% zinc will again
separate to form two immiscible liquids.

The practical consequence of a metallic solution is that
bullets of consistant composition and weight can be cast.
Discounting losses due to oxidation, the compositions of the
first and last bullets from a pot of alloy are the same. If
segregation did occur, composition would vary from end to end
or from one side of the bullet to the other and this would lead to
unbalanced bullets. Indeed, the evidence against segregation
is overwhelming.

Phase Diagrams

At this point, it is convenient to introduce the phase diagram.
A phase diagram graphically illustrates how metals mix as a
function of temperature and composition. For our study of
molten alloys, the phase diagram shows the range of tempera¬
tures and compositions over which liquid lead-tin-antimony
solutions are stable and the temperatures at which the various
alloys begin to solidify during casting.

Binary Alloys:

The binary (two component) phase diagrams for lead-tin and
lead-antimony alloys are shown in Figures 2 and 3(4). The
temperature at which any alloy begins to solidify is given by line
ABC in each figure and is referred to as the liquidus line. The
region above the liquidus defines the range of temperatures and
compositions over which a homogeneous liquid solution can
exist. This broad region for the formation of homogeneous
alloys is a real asset to the bullet caster who can add to or dilute

Lead Weight Percent Tin Tin

Figure 2. Binary lead-tin phase diagram from the Metals Handbook(4).

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Figure 3. Binary lead-antimony phase diagram from the Metals Handbook(4).

the alloy composition, or vary the casting temperature to
optimize mould fill out without sacrificing the solution char¬
acter of the melt. The liquidus also shows that any practical
alloy the caster might desire is within the temperature capability
of all normal bullet casting equipment.

To exemplify the advantages of broad range solubility, it is
interesting to contrast the molten behavior of lead-zinc alloys
with that of lead-tin or lead-antimony. Figure 4 shows the
lead-zinc phase diagram(4). Note that within the range of
normal bullet casting temperatures, the solubility of zinc is
constrained by a portion of the liquidus indicated by line ABC.
At temperatures greater than 783.8° F, solubility increases but is
limited by the miscibility gap. Any alloy which falls within the
shaded area in Figure 4 will divide into two discrete liquids and
would be unsuitable for casting. For example, if we melt an
alloy with a composition given by point 1 we will form a true
solution. If zinc is added to shift the composition to point 2, the
liquid solution will break down to form two separate, im¬
miscible liquids, the compositions of which are given by points
x and y. Since liquid y is richer in zinc, it is lessdense than liquid
x. Thus, y will float on x and we have the exact situation which
was photographed in Figure 1.

If you trace the liquidus line in Figures 2 and 3 you will notice
that there are three points at which an alloy will freeze at a
single, sharp temperature, the pure elements and the eutectic
composition indicated by point B. At all other compositions,
alloys solidify progressively over a range of temperatures which
begin at the liquidus and is complete at the solidus, line ADEC.*

The first solid to form when an alloy begins to solidify (i.e.
when the temperature falls below the liquidus) is called the
primary phase. An important feature of the eutectic is that it
divides the liquidus into two separate primary fields. From A to
B the first solid to crystallize during cooling is lead and is
symbolized as (Pb). This region of the liquidus is referred to as

the primary field of crystallization for lead. The parenthesis
around the chemical symbol indicates solid solubility, e.g., (Pb)
means that some antimony or tin is literally dissolved in the
solid lead which formed from the melt. On the other side of the
eutectic, the region from B to C is the primary field of crystal¬
lization for tin (Figure 2) and antimony (Figure 3).

Since the composition of the lead-tin eutectic is 38.1% lead
and 61.9% tin, it is highly unlikely that any bullet will contain
primary crystals of tin, (Sn). However, it is entirely reasonable
and common to run across bullets which contain more than
11.2% antimony. Some years ago a batch of “linotype” was
acquired which, through repeated use or faulty alloying, had a
composition of 13.5% Sb and 0.5% Sn. Microscopic examina¬
tion of bullets cast from the alloy showed primary crystals of
antimony in the microstructure. Bullets which contain primary
antimony are characterized by extreme brittleness. Some will
even fracture if dropped on a hard surface.

The eutectic composition possesses another unique feature.
Referring to Figure 3, since the primary fields of crystallization
for lead and antimony meet at the eutectic, an alloy containing
11.2% Sb will solidify at the eutectic temperature and will
simultaneously form (Pb) and (Sb).

Ternary Alloys:

The liquidus for the lead corner of the ternary system is
shown in Figure 5 and covers all the practical lead-tin-antimony
compositions which are likely to be encountered in bullet
casting. The diagram was taken from referenced), point B was
corrected to agree with more recent data(6) and the entire
diagram converted from Centigrade to Fahrenheit. The re¬
mainder of the ternary phase diagram is unimportant to bullet
casting and contains features which are considerably beyond
the scope of this article.

The horizontal lines in Figure 5 represent the antimony

*The relationship between complete solidification and the phase diagram is explained elsewhere(5).

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45

Temperature (°F)

composition, the vertical lines slanting 30° to the right represent
the tin concentration, and the remaining lines slanting 30° to
the left represent the concentration of lead.

At the lead corner, indicated by the symbol, Pb, the
composition is 100% lead. Moving away from the corner, each
lead line represents a 2% decrease in the lead content, e.g. the
92% lead line runs between 8% Sb and 8% Sn. Thus an alloy at
point J contains 92% Pb, 4% Sb and 4% Sn.

The temperature lines on the phase diagram define the shape
of the liquidus surface. The liquidus surface in the ternary has
the same meaning as the liquidus line in a binary; it represents
the temperatures at which alloys begin to solidify. For example,
an alloy containing 14% antimony and 8% tin (point K) will
being to solidify at 500° F. At all temperatures above the
liquidus surface, antimony and tin are in liquid solution.

Point B in Figure 5 is the location of the lead-antimony
eutectic and corresponds to point B in Figure 3. The heavy line
from B to H is called a trough in ternary phase diagrams and its
purpose is essentially the same as point B in Figure 3, it
separates the primary fields of crystallization for lead solid
solution, (Pb), and antimony solid solution, (Sb). Similarly, the
trough from H to F separates the primary fields of crystal¬
lization for (Pb) and SbSn, while the trough from H to E
separates the primary fields for (Sb) and SbSn. The chemical
symbol, SbSn, represents an intermetallic compound. Just as
sodium and chlorine combine to form a compound we call table
salt, antimony and tin combine to form an intermetallic
compound which has physical properties very similar to pure
antimony. Another intermetallic compound which is more

familiar to most of us is silicon carbide, symbolized by SiC,
which is used in various types of abrasive paper.

The symbols (Pb) and (Sb) and SbSn are shown in the phase
diagram and each is located within its primary field of
crystallization. (Pb) forms over the region BHIFGA, (Sb)
forms over the region BHEDC and SbSn forms over the region
EHIF. By inspection it is easy to determine the primary field of
crystallization for any alloy. For example, (Pb) is the first solid
to form when casting wheel weights or Lyman No. 2 alloy, SbSn
will be the first solid to form when casting ordinary monotype
which contains 15% antimony and 7% tin (near point K). As
with the binary lead-antimony alloys, ternary compositions
which have (Sb) or SbSn as the primary phase are characterized by
extreme brittleness.

Point H is the location of the ternary eutectic composition
which solidifies at a single sharp temperature, 464° F. It
corresponds to the lowest melting point alloy in this region of
the lead-tin-antimony system. Just as a binary eutectic repre¬
sents the junction of two primary fields of crystallization, so
point H, a ternary eutectic, is the junction of three primary
fields of crystallization. An alloy containing 84% lead, 12%
antimony and 4% tin will solidify at 464° F to form (Pb), (Sb)
and SbSn simultaneously. In metallurgy, eutectic alloys are
generally known for their good casting qualities, and the
eutectic at point H is no exception. It is the composition of
linotype.

The temperature at point I is 473° F and is the high point
along the trough HF. (Note that the arrows on HF point away
from I). It corresponds to a pseudo binary eutectic between (Pb)

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Weight Percent Tin

Figure 5. Liquidus surface in the lead corner of the ternary lead-tin-
antimony phase diagram adapted from the Metals Handbook(4).
The heavy curved lines, called troughs, separate the primary fields
of crystallization for (Pb), (Sb) and SbSn. The arrows on the troughs
point in the direction of decreasing temperature.

and SbSn, particles of antimony will not be present in an alloy
solidified at I.

There is additional significance to point I. A line drawn
between the lead corner and I represents equal proportions of
Sb and Sn. As with point I, all alloys along this line will contain
only (Pb) and SbSn, hence SbSn is the material which
strengthens Lyman No. 2 alloy, not antimony or tin. If the
Sn/Sb ratio exceeds one, tin will form as (Sn) after solidifica¬
tion and will not be efficiently utilized. From the standpoint of
maximizing cast bullet strength, tin is useful only when it com¬
bines with antimony to form SbSn.

A benefit of the phase diagram is that it provides a guide to
casting temperatures when alloy composition is known. Since
molten metal beings to cool the instant it leaves the pot, it is
recognized that the alloy must be heated somewhat above its
liquidus to obtain good fill out. A good starting temperature is
about 100° F above the liquidus. For bullet cavities which are
long in relation to diameter, heat extraction is somewhat faster
due to the greater surface to volume ratio of the bullet and
casting temperature will generally have to be raised. In any case,
increase the temperature only as needed to improve castability,
and no more.

Tin Improves Castability

Industry and bullet casters alike have long recognized the
beneficial effect tin has on castability. Because of their com¬

mercial importance, scientists have studied the effect of tin on
antimonial alloys whose compositions are from the primary
field of crystallization for lead, see Figure 5. Improved cast-
ability has been attributed to two effects(7). The first of these
relates to a grain refining mechanism, but to understand it, we
must first gain an understanding of how lead grains form when
an alloy is cast into a bullet mould.

As stated previously, when an alloy cools to its liquidus
temperature the primary phase begins to solidify. This initial
solidification represents the beginning of grain formation.
Perhaps the best analogy to grain formation from the melt is to
picture the growth of pine trees where each tree is a grain. Metal¬
lurgists refer to the “metal trees” as dendrites(8). A single
dendrite is schematically depicted in Figure 6. The growth of
large “metal trees’ is a factor which detracts from castability.
While the “tree” is growing, liquid metal must flow between its
branches to reach other parts of the bullet cavity. Just as pine
trees restrict the flow of wind, so the formation of overly large
dendrites restricts metal flow.

Higher tin concentrations reportedly cause the branches of
the growing lead dendrites to detach from the main trunk
during the solidification process. From our pine tree analogy.

A

Figure 6. Schematic representation of a dendrite "tree" which
grows during the solidification of a lead alloy. Present theory
suggests that when these dendrites grow too large inside the mould
cavity, they choke off the flow of liquid to other parts of the mould,
inhibiting castability. In the final solidified bullet, each dendrite
represents a metal grain.

Figure 7. The grain refining effect of tin additions to wheel weight metal is illustrated in these two photomicrographs: 1) microstructure of a
bullet cast with straight wheel weights-castability was fair, b) microstructure of a bullet cast from the same pot of wheel weight metal to which
2% tin was added in the form of bar solder-castability was excellent. Original magnification 100X, enlarged 1.5 times.

3/Metallurgy of Molten Lead Alloys

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the ability of a tree to inhibit wind flow is reduced if some of its
branches are removed or the tree made smaller. Similarly, the
ability of the metal to flow into the fine details of a mould is less
restricted if the branches either break or melt off, thus limiting
the size of the “tree”. One manifestation of limited dendrite
growth is illustrated in Figure 7 which shows a substantial
decrease in grain size on adding tin to wheel weight metal.

The second mechanism thought to improve casting relates to
the general reduction in dross when tin is added to molten
antimonial alloys. We shall refer to it here as the skin effect.

Experiments have shown(9) that as little as .02% tin reduces
the rate of dross formation in antimonial alloys. A layer of tin
oxide, presumably Sn0 2 , forms a tight layer over the melt
surface which limits contact between the metal and air. The
effect is most pronounced up to 750° F and then degrades as the
temperature is elevated.

When an alloy fills a mould, the advancing front of liquid
metal is constantly breaking through a skin of oxide on its
surface which then reforms and again breaks until metal
movement stops. If the alloy oxidizes rapidly, the oxide film is
relatively thick and it requires more energy to repeatedly break
the oxide skin and this detracts from flow. When tin is added to
the melt the rate of skin formation drops and flow is improved.

This basic mechanism of skin formation has been demon¬
strated in industry where moulds were flushed with flue gas
prior to pouring the metal. With the oxygen purged from the
mould, the advancing metal front was not oxidized and
castability improved.

There is, therefore, good reason to continue the practice of
adding tin to bullet metal. However, tin has become very costly
and these additions should be as conservative as possible. To
improve the castability of wheel weights, a highly recommended
mix is 1/2 lb. of 50/50 solder to every 10 lbs. of metal(lO). The
composition of this mix comes out to approximately 3%
antimony and 2.4% tin. If you get good results with lesser
amounts of tin, so much the better. If any alloy is an unknown,
and is troublesome to cast, you can add tin in small increments.
If the problem is due to a lack of tin, a noticeable improvement
should be evident by the time 1 % tin has been added. If improve¬
ment is noted, continue small additions to refine castability but
it is seldom necessary to add more than 2 or 3%, no matter what
the alloy. If noticeable improvement is not evident after adding
1% tin, stop. There may be another casting variable you have
overlooked and this should be cleared up first so as not to waste
a very costly ingredient.

High Temperature Casting

There are numerous instances where the ability to cast bullets
at high temperatures would be an advantage. For muzzle-
loaders, the castability of Minie-design slugs is often impaired
by the inability to Fill the thin base skirt region. Fill-out of the
skirt area is difficult at lower casting temperatures since the
ratio of mould surface area to metal volume is large and, and con¬
sequently, heat is rapidly extracted from the molten metal. In
the study, “Cast Bullets for Hunting”, which is described else¬
where in this book, some of the alloys tested had a very low
antimony content, about 1%, and were difficult to cast in .30
cal. moulds at ordinary temperatures. In both of these cases,
fill-out is enhanced by significantly raising the pot tempera¬
ture. Unfortunately, this also introduces some nasty problems
with dross and composition control.

Most of the alloys used in bullet casting contain some tin. As
previously indicated, at temperatures not exceeding about
750° F the oxidation of a small amount of tin in solution leads to
the formation of a protective oxide barrier across the surface of
the melt which retards further oxidation. While this protective
mechanism is operative during all types of casting, it is at its best
when the surface is left undisturbed as when using a bottom
pour pot.

At higher temperatures, the protective mechanism begins to
break down by an as yet undefined mechanism and drossing

increases. Laboratory experiments have shown that perceptible
drossing (what you can weigh, not just see) of undisturbed
linotype melts begins at 842° F(9), while for Pb - 5% Sn melts the
majority of the tin is drossed off in as little as 30 minutes at
1050° F( 11). Translated into practical terms, this means com¬
position control can be a real problem when casting hot for an
hour or more.

The solution to this casting dilemma is to sprinkle a small
quantity of boric acid over the surface of the melt. When boric
acid is heated, e.g., sitting on the surface of molten lead, it
decomposes to water vapor and boron oxide according to the
following reaction:

2H 3 B0 3 = 3H 2 0 + B 2 0 3 .

The water vapor dissipates harmlessly since it is not trapped
below the surface, leaving small beads of B 2 03 glass on the melt.
(WARNING: Do not push the boric acid under the surface of
the melt. This accomplishes nothing and may cause a vapor
explosion if water is still being evolved.) The beads then spread
over the surface of the melt forming a continuous layer of glass
which prevents air from contacting the alloy. Incidentally, the
glass layer must remain intact to be effective and this precludes
the use of a ladle.

The rate at which the glass spreads depends on temperature.
The lowest practical temperature is about 850° F, at which
temperature B 2 03 is very viscous. As temperature increases, the
glass becomes less viscous, producing a more coherent layer. In
fact, the effectiveness of the glass improves with temperature
and there really is no practical upper bound since your bullet
casting pot will be destroyed long before the B 2 03 is degraded.

To date, B 2 03 has been used at temperatures up to 1150° F.
While the glass is stable at these temperatures, the viscocity
drops sufficiently that there is a tendency for it to contract into a
puddle on the surface of the melt rather than remaining as a thin
layer. This necessitates frequent additions of boric acid and
detracts from the general utility of the layer. The best operating
range appears to be between 850° and 1050° F, the latter
temperature being considerably above the normal range of
casting temperatures.

Figure 8. Boric acid provides excellent oxidation protection of lead
alloy melts for high temperature casting. A salt shaker or similar
container can be used as an applicator.

The glass layer is quite flexible and may be added to or
removed at any time. If you notice any open spots in the layer,
simply sprinkle on a little more boric acid; a salt shaker like that
in Figure 8 makes a handy applicator. When adding alloy to the
pot, the layer can be removed by collecting the glass on an old
spoon. The solidified glass can later be scraped off the spoon.
Just be sure to let the glass cool before discarding it as it is hot
enough to start a fire. After adding the alloy, sprinkle on a little
more boric acid and you’re back in business.

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Use of boric acid also provides a few safety advantages: 1) it
eliminates the need to flux at high temperatures which can be
dangerous. Beeswax and other commonly used fluxes ignite
rather forcefully when very hot and can cause burns. 2 ) B 2 O 3
will dissolve a portion of the oxides which do form on the melt,
and those which are not dissolved are agglomerated. This elimi¬
nates the usual powdery residue of toxic oxides and facilitates
safer disposal. 3) A layer of glass over the melt surface reduces
the bullet caster’s exposure to metallic vapors which are ever
present during casting, especially at high temperatures. How¬
ever, it is still wise to cast with generous ventilation.

Impurities

The purpose of this section is to relate the effects certain
impurities have on the melt behavior of bullet alloys. With the
exception of tin, antimony and arsenic, almost anything else
which will dissolve in lead can be considered an impurity. For
the most part, the stray elements in bullet alloys are too dilute to
be of any consequence, and can be kept that way by paying
careful attention to the scrap alloys put into the pot.

Table 1 is a list of elements which may find their way into

bullet alloys. The table compares their solubilities in pure lead
with typical concentrations in some commercial alloys, al¬
though the table is by no means comprehensive. It should be
noted that while the solubilities listed provide a general guide to
the solution behavior of impurities, these values can either
increase or decrease in the presence of tin and antimony. The
table also illustrates that many impurities are limited simply
because of their sparing solubility in molten lead.

Arsenic:

Arsenic was included in Table 1 solely for purposes of com¬
parison; IT DEFINITELY IS NOT AN IMPURITY. Arsenic
is every bit as important to bullet alloys as antimony and tin,
especially where hardness is concerned.

Arsenic by itself is of no great utility to the bullet caster. It
does not significantly harden lead, and binary lead-arsenic
melts are actually quite dangerous owing to the generation of
arsenic fumes. An interesting benefit of high arsenic alloys is
that the arsenic oxidizes to form AS 2 O 3 which dissolves other
oxides and continuously fluxes the surface of the melt(9). For
lead shot, arsenic is added in concentrations not exceeding 1 %

Typical

% Solubility

Concentration

Chemical

in Pure Lead

in Common

Element

Symbol

at 752° F(400° C)

Lead Alloys

Alloy Source

Antimony

Sb

22.8

1-6

Cable sheathing, batteries, WW

Up to 25

Type metals

Tin

Sn

Unlimited

0.1 to 0.5

Batteries, WW

2.5 to 20

Type metals

Up to 63

Solder

Arsenic

As

12.6

0.1 to 0.22

WW

Up to 1.0

Shot

Up to 3

Arsenical lead babbitts

Chromium

Cr

L.T. 0.01

L.T. 0.01

Iron

Fe

L.T. 0.0002

L.T. 0.002

Used type metals

Nickel

Ni

0.2

Bismuth

Bi

Unlimited

0.1

Cable sheathing

Barium

Ba

8.2

2.0

Very old bearing alloys

Aluminum

A1

0.02

L.T. 0.01

Calcium

Ca

0.35

0.04 to 0.25

Batteries

Cadmium

Cd

Unlimited

Approx. 1.0

Batteries

12.5

Wood’s metal

Copper

Cu

0.13

0.06 to 0.25

Batteries, WW

Zinc

Zn

1.7

L.T. 0.002

Sodium

Na

Unlimited

Silver

Ag

6.5

Up to 2.5

Some electronic solders

Cobalt

Co

L.T. 0.01

Platinum

Pt

13.4

Gold

Au

48

Magnesium

Mg

9

L.T. 0.001

Manganese

Mn

0.02

L.T. 0.005

Silicon

Si

L.T. 0.005

L.T. 0.005

Strontium

Sr

0.5

Up to 0.3

Batteries

Table 1. List of elements found in commercial lead alloys which can be regarded as
impurities in bullet metal. Antimony, tin and arsenic were included for
comparison. L.T. means less than, WW signifies wheel weight metal.

3/Metallurgy of Molten Lead Alloys

49

where the self-fluxing action of AS 2 O 3 allows falling lead
droplets to assume a spherical shape. This is why high arsenic
shot is so desirable.

In most antimonial alloys, arsenic ranges from 0.05 to 0.5%;
the typical concentration in wheel weights is about 0.17%. At
these concentrations, the arsenic is no more a toxic hazard than
the antimony and its presence permits wheel weights and other
such alloys to be heat treated to 30BHN or more(5).

Calcium and Strontium:

The most likely source of these two contaminants is the new
maintenance-free batteries which are on the market(12). While
lead-calcium and lead-strontium alloys have properties which
are well suited for use in batteries, they have no place in bullet
casting. If either alloy is accidentally mixed with regular bullet
alloys, a dangerous situation can arise. For example, if lead-
calcium and lead-antimony alloys are melted together, calcium
and antimony will combine in the melt to form an intermetallic
compound by the following reaction:

2Sb + 3Ca = Sb 2 Ca 3 .

This compound, and others like it, have low solubility in lead,
and since the compound is less dense than lead, it will float to
the melt surface where the unsuspecting bullet caster will
remove it with the dross, see Figure 9. The result is a melt with a
reduced antimony content.

The second, and more critical aspect of the problem relates to
the subsequent handling of the dross. Either in moist air or in
contact with water, the intermetallicscontained in thedrosscan
react to form poisonous gases such as stibine (SbH 3 ) or its
arsenic counterpart, arsine (ASH 3 ). Some sources indicate that
as little as 50 parts per million (ppm) of ASH 3 is injurious to the
system while the concentrated gas is fatal. Calculations show
that if the antimony and arsenic from 3 lbs. of wheel weightsare
combined with calcium, the intermetallics formed in the dross
can generate 0.3 cubic feet of gas. This is enough to contaminate
the air space in a small room to dangerous levels. It is also
interesting to note that stibine has been used as a fumigating
agent where concentrations in the order of lOppm are lethal to
mice.

Figure 9 a. An undisturbed, freshly skimmed melt of wheel weight
metal remains bright and clear for some time.

For these and other reasons, batteries are no longer regarded
as a practical source of bullet alloy.

Barium and magnesium are in the same chemical family with
calcium and strontium and might be expected to cause similar
problems. However, neither element is presently used to any
significant extent in lead alloys. Barium was once used in
bearing alloys but this practice has been discontinued. If barium
were mixed with an antimonial alloy there would be an imme¬
diate increase in dross levels. However, there are no data
available to indicate whether a “Sb 2 Ba 3 ” type compound

would be generated in the dross. The only conceivable source of
magnesium might be some industrial castings which got mixed
with lead scrap. Magnesium in a low tin, antimonial alloy
would cause a large increase in drossing but existing phase
diagram information does not indicate any problem with inter¬
metallics. In lead-tin alloys the presence of magnesium increases
dross and would also cause cast bullets to fall apart by inter¬
granular corrosion in a matter of days or weeks.

Figure 9 b. A tell-tale indicator of mixing antimonial and calcium
alloys is shown above. The lumpy texture of the dross is produced
by small clusters of the intermetallic compounds, Sb2Ca3 and
As2Ca3, rising to the surface.

Copper:

Copper is present in almost all antimonial alloys in amounts
ranging from .01 to about .25% depending on antimony and tin
concentrations. Industry derives a number of benefits from
adding copper to lead alloys, particularly in the area of chemical
processing, but for the bullet caster the matter is more or less
academic. In small concentrations, copper has no significant
effect where cast bullets are concerned, but in high concentra¬
tions it will interfere with casting.

The only commonly available alloy which would be useful in
bullet casting and which also contains a large percentage of
copper is tin based babbitt. Tin babbitts typically contain 4 to
8 % antimony, 3 to 8 % copper and less than 1% of other minor
additives. Some also contain nickel which has a function in the
babbitt similar to copper. The cost of tin being what it is, if you
can acquire tin babbitt for a reasonable price, don’t pass it up.
The copper content can be reduced with a little effort.

With the pot adjusted to normal casting temperature, about
750° F, add the desired quantity of tin babbitt to your lead alloy,
then stir, flux and skim the pot as usual. Now turn the pot
temperature down to about the melting point of lead, 621° F. It
is preferable to use a thermometer for this, but one if it is not
available the appropriate setting can be determined beforehand
by adjusting the pot to just keep plumbers lead molten. As the
melt slowly cools, the solubility of copper will diminish and
small crystals of a copper rich intermetallic compound will rise
to the surface giving the melt a lumpy appearance. Do not stir or
flux, but periodically skim the surface to remove these lumps.
When the temperature of the melt finally stabilizes at the
melting point of pure lead, the copper content will be approx¬
imately 0 . 1 %; the exact level will depend on alloy composition
and how thor-oughly the melt was skimmed. Return the pot to
normal casting temperatures and you’re all set.

Zinc:

Zinc raises the strength of pure lead a small amount and has
seen very limited industrial use in lead alloys, but for the bullet
caster, zinc is a headache, pure and simple. The presence of zinc

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in an antimonial alloy causes an apparent thickening of the
dross. When the alloy is cast the skin of dross on the advancing
stream of metal prevents fill out of mould details. The most
likely source of contamination is zinc die casting metal. For
those who sometimes cast zinc bullets, it’s best to keep the zinc
alloy well labeled and far away from your supply of lead. Once
lead has been contaminated by zinc there’s nothing that can be
done to recover the alloy.

A luminum:

The phase diagram for lead-aluminum looks very much like
the lead-zinc diagram in Figure 4 except that line BC is very
close to the lead side of the diagram which restricts solubility.
When an aluminum contaminated melt cools, aluminum den¬
drites (trees) are the first thing to precipitate. These dendrites
tend to clog small orifices which operate below the temperature
of the melt, e.g., the spout on a bottom pour pot. The problem is
sometimes encountered in the printing industry when casting
type metal which has been contaminated with aluminum.

Aluminum also increases the skin effect mentioned previous¬
ly and interferes with castability at normal bullet casting tem¬
peratures. However, this skin does not contribute to increased
drossing problems. The skin forms rapidly but remains thin and
actually provides oxidation protection which improves as
temperature increases!! A number of patents have been granted
on alloys which utilize aluminum for oxidation protection.
Most intriguing is the fact that lead-tin alloys can be operated
for days on end at 1200°F without appreciable dross build-up
or loss of tin. Thus aluminum has the potential for providing a
benefit similar to boric acid. But, aluminum is not easily put
into solution with lead; it’s not a simple matter of throwing a
chunk of aluminum in the pot. The details for proper alloying
for bullet casting purposes have not yet been worked out, but if
and when they are, aluminum may find limited application for
high temperature casting.

Other Impurities:

Of the remaining impurities listed in Table 1, cadmium is the
only one which is likely to give trouble. Cadmium is used in
some battery alloys and in low melting point fusible alloys like
Woods metal. Cadmium causes some trouble with increased
dross generation but the real hazard is its toxicity. The vapor
pressure of cadmium is quite high which means it tends to
evaporate from the pot, much more so than lead or antimony.
Cadmium containing drosses are also extremely toxic. If you
avoid battery scrap, you’ll avoid this problem.

Iron, manganese, chromium and other elements typically
found in steels are sparingly soluble in lead and usually only
effect the drossing to a minor extent. Iron is often found in type
metals due to the attack of the pot by tin and antimony; remem¬
ber that industrial pots are exposed to lead alloys for much
longer periods of time than those used in bullet casting.

Fluxing

With the realization that fluxing has nothing to do with
keeping bullet alloys mixed, it is fair to ask - why do we flux?
For bullet casting, the principle function of the flux is to clean
the metal of dross or dirt. In addition to the obvious benefit of
reducing casting defects, recent microscopic examinations of
cast bullets by this author show that dross inclusions can cause
localized recrystallization and softening like that shown in
Figure 10.

Prior to fluxing, dross exists as a mechanical mixture of
metal and metal oxides; the metal content ranges up to 90% by
weight. It is clear that fluxing separates the dross from the
metal, allowing the metal fraction to return to the melt and
facilitating the easy removal of the oxides. However, the
mechanism by which this separation occurs is not understood,
nevertheless, fluxing provides a valuable function.

Experience indicates that fluxing is most effective at tempera¬
tures where a layer of liquid flux can remain in contact with the

melt for a minimum of one minute. Simply throwing a pea-size
lump of paraffin or beeswax on the surface, sitrring for a
moment and then skimming does little to lower the dross
content of a melt and may even make matters worse, especially
at high temperatures. The reason for this relates to the fact that
the cleaning action of the flux only takes place on the surface of
the melt, while the dross iteself is distributed both on and below
the surface. Since the flux is not soluble in the melt, it cannot
reach the dross which is below the surface so the dross must be
brought to the flux by generous stirring.

There are three basic locations for dross in a melt. The first
and most obvious is that which accumulates at the surface.
Depending on temperature, composition and the amount of
agitation, surface dross can range from an insignificant scum to
a layer of suspended oxide which extends some distance below
the melt surface. This sort of dross is most troublesome to the
ladle caster. A second type is that which clings to the wall of the
pot. Hammer(13) has indicated that melt pressure can pin
residue against the wall of the pot such that it is unable to rise to
the surface. During bottom pour casting, this material is often
swept into the discharging stream of metal and ends up coating
the exteriors of bullets. A third and relatively innocuous form of
dross remains suspended in the melt. It is known( 14) that very
small oxide particles, in the order of 0.00004" in diameter, can
be trapped indefinitely below the melt surface because they lack
the buoyancy to ovecome thermal currents.

Figure 10. The dark oval in the photomicrograph is a dross inclusion
in a nominal 3% Sb alloy which caused the surrounding metal to
recrystallize and soften. The recrystallized region is outlined. The
diamond-like impressions were made by a Knoop microhardness
indentor using a 2 gram load. The hardnes at the larger indent in the
recrystallized metal was 5.2; the unaffected metal (smaller indent)
had a hardness of 10.9. (500X).

The best time to flux a melt is just after it reaches the liquidus
temperature. Add enough paraffin, candle wax or similar
substance to cover the surface with a 1/4" layer of liquid. The
alloy must now be stirred and the walls and bottom of the pot
scraped to release trapped dross. An old tablespoon with a
wooden handle affixed makes a handy tool for this. If the metal
was excessively dirty to begin with, such as when melting old
wheel weights, the process should be repeated until the melt
surface is free from any noticeable particles.

As valuable as fluxing is, it can be overdone. Remember,
fluxing cleans the metal of dirt and dross; if the metal isn’t dirty,
why keep cleaning it? For bottom pour casting, fluxing is only
necessary when adding alloy to the pot, and then only if the
added material is dirty. If the new ingot was cast from a well
cleaned batch of metaland its surface is not dirty or corroded, a
light skinning is all that is necessary. Even if you’re addicted to a
ladle, like me, drossing can be controlled to the extent that little

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or no fluxing is required. When ladle casting, it is especially
important to cast at the lowest practicable temperature since the
surface is constantly being disturbed. Of the dross which is
generated, the fraction which clings to the ladle can be periodi¬
cally removed by drawing the hot ladle across a wire brush
attached to your casting table or fume hood. The ladle should
be drawn toward you so the spring in the wire kicks the loosened

dross in the opposite direction. A box placed in back of the
brush will catch the small spatters. Following this procedure,
and periodically skimming the melt, will maintain acceptable
dross levels. It is true that skimming without fluxing removes
metal as well as oxide, but the amount of metal is small relative
to the convenience of not having to flux. The microstructures of
bullets cast by the above methods are consistently free of dross.

- Epilogue -

Now when a bullet casting friend comes along and says that
unless you flux the melt, tin and antimony will gravity
segregate, w hat are you going to tell him?

REFERENCES

1) L. S. Darken and R. W. Gurry, Physical Chemistry of

Metals, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1953.

2) The NRA Handloaders Guide, National Rifle Association

of America, Washington, D.C., 1969.

3) R. Hultgren, et al. Selected Values of Thermodynamic

Properties of Metals and Alloys* John Wiley and Sons,
Inc., New York, 1963.

4) Metals Handbook, 8th Ed., Vol. 8, Metallography, Struc¬

tures and Phase Diagrams, American Society for
Metals, Metals Park, Ohio, 1973.

5) Col. E. H. Harrison, Cast Bullets , National Rifle Associa¬

tion of America, Washington, D. C., 1979, p. 118.

6) R.P. Elliott, Constitution of Binary Alloys , First Supple¬

ment, McGraw-Hill, New York, 1965.

7) U. Heubner, et al, Z. Metallkde., 1976, 67, 277.

8) Solidification , Proceedings, ASM Seminar, Oct. 11 & 12,

1969, American Society for Metals, Metals Park,
Ohio, 1971.

9) Wilhelm Hofman, Lead and Lead Alloys, English Transla¬

tion ed. By Dr. Gerwig Vibrans, Springer-Verlag,
N. Y„ 1970.

10) Frank Marshall, Jr., “Adequate Accuracy is Attained

Simply”, The Fouling Shot, Published by the Cast
Bullet Association, No. 22, Oct., 1979.

11) D. Marshall, unpublished research.

12) D. Marshall, “Battery Plates: Bad New for Bullet Casters”,

American Rifleman, Jan., 1979, p. 16.

13) A. J. Hammer, “Dross and Fluxes”, Precision Shooting,

Nov., 1964, p. 4.

14) H. Krug, Z. Metallkunde, 1974, 65, 337.

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BULLET CASTING, SIZING AND
LUBRICATION

Understanding the Bullet Mould

L yman moulds are the most widely known and asked-for
bullet moulds in the world. This company is the oldest
current manufacturer of bullet moulds in the United States—or
anywhere else, for that matter. We like the cast bullet business
and make every effort to offer a well-made product.

Through the periodic changes in our mould line we can see
how shooting has progressed over the years. This includes the
variety and quality of the guns being used, as well as increased
knowledge and expertise on the part of the reloading shooter.

Before the brief life of the muzzleloaders requiring special¬
ized, close-tolerance projectiles, there was really very little
requirement fordiameters to be held within several thousandths
of a specification. To do such a thing would require that a
mould be custom made to fit each barrel—since the bores varied
greatly, one to another, even models of the same nominal
caliber! In fact, riflemakersdid often makecustom moulds to fit
just-finished rifles.

Today our rifle and handgun barrelsand chambersare much
improved, of course. However, we do not have “perfection" by
any stretch of the imagination. Many shooters, and even some
reloaders, assume that their modern centerfire rifle or pistol is
perfectly—and uniformly—bored and chambered. Yet these
same shooters are probably aware that it is common for
devotees of the modern muzzleloading sport to find it necessary
to have a smaller/ larger ball diameter or thicker/ thinner patch
to adjust their projectile to a good fit with their particular bore.

This bore/chamber variance isn’t at all unusual in muzzle-
loaders; certainly not any more than in our U.S. made centerfire
rifles and pistols. They share the same basic problem—tolerance.

Modern centerfire rifles, pistols and factory ammunition and
components are produced under standardized cartridge, cham¬
ber and barrel specifications. Strict compliance with these
standards, which include all dimensions and pressure factors
involved in a given chambering, is voluntary. However, all
U.S.—and most foreign manufacturers—appreciate this cen¬
tralized standards system and subscribe to its criteria in their
manufacturing processes. In each step taken to produce a
finished barrel, cylinder or cartridge, there is an allowable
dimensional variance for our old friend, tolerance.

Until the modern muzzleloading era began, most shooters,
and a lot of reloaders, didn’t own a micrometer and wouldn’t
have known one if it crawled up and sat in their lap. Today, that
situation is far from reversed, but there has been encouraging
progress. A good micrometer is almost as valuable as a good
bird dog. Every bullet caster should own a micrometer.

Today there are increasing numbers of centerfire shooters
measuring their chambers and barrels. Handgun silhouette
shooters are measuring revolver chamber mouths, as well as
barrel dimensions; some discovering that chamber mouths do
vary within the same cylinder and that the bullet emerging from
them just might not fit the bore properly.

Furthermore, cagey centerfire rifle shooters are measuring
alignment of chamber with the bore and discovering problems
can occur there. The old ritual of “slugging the bore’’ has been
improved by measuring an upset lead slug from both the muzzle
and breech areas. Surprising variance can occur between the
two points—and has, even on new barrels from reputable
makers.

It is vital that the cast bullet shooter understand “tolerance"
and the various places that dimensional variance can appear.
Cast bullets are not nearly as tough and resilient as their

jacketed descendants and can suffer from this characteristic to a
disproportionate degree. Often the reloader can adjust his
handloads to minimize the effects of any variation. Like factory
firearms and ammunition, Lyman moulds incorporate a toler¬
ance factor in their various dimensions. They always have and
always will.

Periodically, various groups of mould designs are reviewed to
evaluate the validity of basic dimensional specifications. In fact,
the entire Lyman line has been reviewed recently. Changes were
made, where needed, to accomodate dimensional standards
found in current production rifles and pistols. Some diameters
remained unchanged; some increased while other decreased.

Lyman realized years ago that the diameter of the bullet
which dropped from the mould varied with the composition of
the bullet metal poured into the mould. Years have passed and
this basic law of metallurgy holds just as true today as it did then.

To eliminate confusion—at least internally—Lyman settled
on #2 Alloy as it’s standard bullet metal for centerfire projec¬
tiles; pure lead for the muzzleloading balls and conicals—and
shotgun slugs, too.

It is so today. Standards for Lyman centerfire moulds are
based on the use of #2 Alloy. Dimensions of the muzzleloading
and shotgun slug designs are predicated upon the use of pure lead.

The alloy composition makes a dimensional difference and
some bullet casters have been slow to understand the subject.
Complicating things has been the fact that, oft-times, bullet
metal is not all it is supposed to be.

Forexample, when we buya quantity of alloy for lab useand
want to be absolutely certain of its composition, we send out a
number of ingots (from the same shipment, of course) for
independent analysis. Often the results amaze us. Ingots of
“scientific quality" bullet metal purchased direct from a repu¬
table foundry can vary tremendously.

It is no wonder that bullet casters are sometimes disappointed
with accuracy and confused by as-cast weights and diameters
which vary significantly from a published reference. Those
variances aside, the truly important thing is that the bullet be
sufficiently hard for the desired velocity level and of a diameter
to fit vour gun.

This leads up to “as-cast" diameter and the process of
“sizing."

“As Cast’’diameter is, literally, the diameter of the bullet as it
drops from the mould. Ideally, it would exactly match sized
diameter or be only a bit larger so that very little, if any, metal
would be displaced during the sizingand lubricating operation.

Lyman plans the “as-cast" diameter of each caliber grouping
to permit maximum utility within reasonable sizing ranges. We
do not claim our moulds will cast to a single guaranteed
diameter or that said cast bullets will be perfectly round.
Instead, we state that we manufacture each of our moulds to a
specified size in #2 Alloy with a manufacturing tolerance for
both diameter variation and out-of-roundness. Each run of
blocks is inspected at random by both dial indicator systems
and actual casting and measurement of resultant bullet.

The production of moulds to a customer’s specification is the
domain of the custom mould maker—and even then there are
few (if any) who will guarantee a perfectly round cast bullet
from their mould. And, of course, the cost of such a custom
mould is much greater than those produced for general
consumption.

So the bullet which drops from a Lyman mould is intended to

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53

be reduced in diameter and trued up by the sizing process.

Sizing the cast bullet has been done a number of ways over
the years. Today all sizing dies feature tapered leads which
allow excess metal to be swaged, rather than shaved, into
dimensional conformity.

During the recent Lyman review of specifications (which

included the sizing dies as well), care was taken to maintain a
satisfactory relationship between maximum as-cast diameter
and minimum sizing diameter commonly used in a given
caliber. Again, the standard metal is #2 Alloy.

Lyman sizing dies, like the moulds, are made within certain
size and manufacturing tolerances.

How Lyman Moulds Are Made

1. Cold-rolled steel blocks of a special formula are purchased by 2. The rough blocks are milled so that the sides and faces are

Lyman Products for its complete line of moulds. squared and correctly dimensioned.

3. The second cut is the groove which eventually will accommodate
one of the pincer-type handles. At the same time the ends of the
blocks are squared and milled to dimension.

4. The facing surfaces of the blocks are ground uniformly to a
perfect match. They are then paired and numbered, and air-vent
lines are milled on the faces.

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5. Holes are drilled and tapped for dowel pins and setscrews.

6. At this stage the dowel pins are driven home and the mould
blocks checked for alignment.

7. Cherrying drills, prepared by a toolmaker, cut the mould cavities.
Hundreds of these drills, or “cherries", are needed to supply the
variety of calibers and bullet designs within the Lyman line.

8. At several stages each block is strapped to remove any burrs that
may have resulted from earlier handling and sharp edges are
slightly broken.

9. The blocks are heat-cured to oxidize the metal. This “blues" the
mould and minimizes the time required for the breaking-
in process.

10. A screw fastens the sprue cutter in place and the blocks are
ready for final inspection, packaging and shipment.

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Tuning and Trouble Shooting
Your Moulds

F rom time to time it may be necessary to correct certain
conditions which commonly occur on mould blocks either
as a result of manufacturing processes or usage by the caster.

There is nothingespecially difficult about working on a set of
mould blocks; the procedures are simple and logical. All that is
required is patience and a delicate hand on the file or stone.

Most of us are aware that stoning the innards of our favorite
firearm can improve functioningand trigger pull tremendously.
All that is done, usually, is to remove minor burrs and polish
sliding surfaces to minimize friction.

Thats the same purpose of working on the moulds—tune and
smooth to enhance performance and enjoyment.

So, with that in mind, we have prepared a discussion of
common conditions which can be remedied by the individual.

1. The new moulds should be taken apart and thoroughly
degreased.

2. With blocks only assembled, hold mould up to a light
source and check for light between the blocks (looking at
the sides where they join as well as into the cavity).

If the blocks are not in complete contact, determine if it is
caused by:

(a) raised metal on block interfaces

(b) excessive pin projection

(c) foreign matter in pin cavities

Raised metal or burrs should be carefully stoned away or
taken down with a jeweler's file, taking extreme care not to
damage the cavity.

In the case of excessive pin protrusion, the offending pin
should be set back slightly by placing the block on a firm
support and lightly striking the pin with a ballpeen
hammer. Check for fit until no light shows between blocks.
Remove foreign matter in pin cavities with Q-tip, match
stick, pipe cleaner, etc.

3. Check mould block top for burrs or raised metal, and the
sprue cutter screw hole as well. Any irregularity here will
raise, or angle, the sprue cutter plate; causing galling/
marring of mould top and/or build-up of metal between
sprue cutter plate and mould block top.

4. Inspect the vent lines. These should enter cavity on both
sides. If blocked, very carefully open up with fine jeweler’s
triangular file (vent lines are only .003"-.005" deep, so be
careful).

5. The sprue cutter plate must lie flush with, and parallel to,
the top of the blocks. Check for flatness and, if required,
polish with 400 grit wet or dry paper which has been placed
on plate glass. Since the sprue cutter plate is a stamping,
check for burrs or raised metal around the bottom edges.
Any which are present should be carefully removed with a
jeweler’s file.

6. Assemble blocks only. Holding each block in one hand,
gently try to rotate one against the other. Any movement
seen or felt should be eliminated by tappingalignment pins
slightly deeper into the facing pin cavity.

7. Inspect handle channels for burrs, especially around screw
holes. Remove any which are found with a jeweler’s file.
Handles should pivot freely on these screws to facilitate
easy opening and joining of the blocks. Casting can begin
once you are satisfied with the blocks and reassemble them.

The following tips cover common casting situations:

8. Care should be used to avoid getting any metal on block
interfaces when casting. Presence of this causes separation
of interfaces with consequent increased and distorted bullet
diameter. Any spots present should be wiped off with some
sort of natural fiber rag (like cotton) while mould is hot
don’t use synthetic cloth for this.

9. After dropping a bullet, first close blocks then close sprue
cutter plate. Reversing this procedure may result in the
plate striking the right block, causing burrs or marring.

10. Random hang-up of bullet in right or left block may be
considered normal (depending on bullet configuration).
Persistent hang-up in either block is usually caused by a
tiny burr or other imperfection. Look for this with a
magnifier. Often these may be removed by gently rolling a
plug of steel wool (#00 or #000) in the cavity.

11. The sprue cutter plate should rest flush on block tops and
turn readily; but not loosely. Excessive pressure of cutter
against mould may prevent proper venting; a sloppy fit may
cause raised sprues on bullet bases, as well as an accumula¬
tion of metal between the cutter plate and mould top.

12. Moulds should, of course, never be permitted to become
rusty. Should any be present, gently rubbing with fine steel
wool (#00 or #000) will remove it. However, should
extensive rust occur, all may not be lost. Clean the mould,
asabove, the best you can. Then, cast with it. You may find
it casts easier and the bullets shoot just as well.

13. Since rust is to be prevented, a preferred method to the
practice of leaving the last bullet in the cavity is to apply
rust preventive oil to the mould. Better still is to wrap the
cool mould in VPI paper. VP1 crystals with the mould in a
closed container may also be used. This latter method
obivates the necessity of degreasing the mould before its'
next use.

The new Lyman mould box, which handles all but four-
cavity blocks, is an excellent—and virtually airtight
storage container. A strip of tape around the lid/body
joining line seals the box completely.

Safety Precautions

1. No casting should be done without basic safety garb.
This would include long pants and shirt sleeves, sturdy
gloves, eye protection and closed top shoes.

2. Keep all flammable items away from casting area. Do
not operate your casting furnace on flammable materi¬
als such as paper, wood or carpeting.

3. Casting should be done in a well ventilated area.

4. Never allow moisture near molten lead. When moisture
is introduced to molten lead, a terrific steam explosion
occurs and molten metal is sprayed not only over the
immediate area but also over the bullet caster. This
moisture could be introduced by a wet ladle or dipper.

5. Keep children away from casting and reloading areas.

6. Do not continue to cast if distracted.

7. Do not smoke while handling lead.

8. Wash hands after handling lead.

NOTE; Lyman is not responsible for mishaps of any
nature occurring during the normal use of Lyman Bullet
Casting Products or resulting from misuse, neglect or
abuse of these products.

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Bullet Casting

Bullet Metal

or years, Lyman has used #2 Alloy as the standard for its
centerfire bullet moulds. This alloy is quite hard—but not
as hard as Linotype metal. Shotgun slugs and all muzzleloading
projectiles are cast in pure lead, a very soft substance.

Over the years, shooters have logically combined the hardest
practical alloy. Linotype metal, with the finest high-speed
lubricant. Alox/beeswax, to achieve high velocity with little or
no sacrifice in accuracy.

Linotype metal is an excellent choice for maximum rifle and
pistol velocities. Happily, it is very similar to #2 Alloy as far as
shrinkage goes. Chances are, there will be little dimensional
variance between the two.

Over the past few years we have noticed an interesting
situation unfold concerning accuracy of bullet metal alloys. The
Lyman Technical Department buys its bullet metal—pure lead,
#2 Alloy and Linotype metal—from a foundry.

Contents of the metals are clearly specified and the metal
should be of “scientific" quality.

To shorten a long story, we found, via independent analysis, a
significant variation from specification in the #2 Alloy and
Linotype metals in lots purchased over a span of several years.
More recently, we have tried to define the contents of wheel-
weights—and found not only a great deal of variation in the
formula across the country but a universal decrease in the
antimony content. We have adjusted our do-it-yourself #2
Alloy formulas accordingly.

We report the foregoing simply to alert you, the bullet caster,
to the fact that all might not be as it is labeled. So if one alloy
fails where you think it shouldn’t, perhaps it is a bit out of spec.

#2 Alloy

As previously stated, #2 Alloy is a rather hard bullet metal
which contains three ingredients: lead, tin and antimony.

While we have recommended that Lyman #2 Alloy be used
for the cast bullet loads in this Handbook, this does not
necessarily mean the bullet caster has to purchase this specific
metal in order to cast good bullets. Lyman used this bullet metal
to furnish a known standard for bullet weights, loads, etc. For
example, a bullet will vary in weight (and performance) in
relation to the blend of the alloy. If a standard alloy of a specific
blend is not specified and followed, consistent performance will
not be possible.

The reloader can, and should, make his own bullet material
by blending the required metals to the proper proportions. The
metal required can be gathered from junk yards, gas stations,
automotive supply houses, plumbing supply houses, hardware
stores and printing shops.

Composition & Hardness of Common Bullet Metals

Alloy

Lead

Tin

Antimony

BHN

Linotype

86%

3%

n%

22

#2 Alloy

90%

5%

5%

15

16-1

94%

6%

0%

N/A

10-1

91%

9%

0%

11.5

Wheelweights

95.5%

0.5%

4%

9

Pure Lead

100%

—

5

Recipes For Mixing Your Own # 2 Alloy

! {=£££&, } ,0 pound. , I A„.»

4 pounds Linotype \

1 pound 50/50 solder \ Makes 10 pounds # 2 Alloy

5 pounds pure lead (

Some of the materials gathered from junk yards and such will
contain small traces of other metals, but for the purpose of
making bullets they may be considered as pure. Bar solder
containing 50% tin and 50% lead is available from plumbing
houses and is an excellent source for tin. Linotype is available
from printing shops and while it is a little too hard in its existing
form (11% antimony, 3% tin, 86% lead), it can be cut back by
blending the proper proportions of tin to the mix. Wheel-
weights contain about 4% antimony and make an excellent base
material to blend with the tin. Pure lead can be purchased either
in ingot form or salvaged from a junk yard in the form of
pipe, etc. Caution: Do not salvage metal from auto or marine
batteries. There has been a change in the material which can be
hazardous to your health. Avoid batteries, period.

To more clearly illustrate the effect of alloy variation on
as-cast diameters and sized-to diameters in given moulds and
sizing dies, we have prepared the chart on the next page.

While this data is based on extensive research which took
place over the last two years, the table title carries the word
“predicted"since minor variances—even in measuring from one
person to the next—will always be with us.

Melting and Fluxing Bullet Metal

When working with bullet metal, one of the first requirements
is a suitable heat source capable of heating the metal to about
750° or 800° Fahrenheit. A simple cast iron pot to hold the
metal and most any heat source (kitchen stove, etc.) will suffice.
Improved equipment, such as the Lyman Electric Furnace, is
more desirable. The electric furnace is cleaner, safer and more
convenient and its adjustable thermostat allows best control of
the melt temperature. Whether you are blending the various
metals into an alloy or actually casting bullets, the same melting
and fluxing procedure is followed.

Heat the metal for about twenty minutes until it becomes
liquified and flows freely. It is then ready for fluxing. As the
metal melts, a gray scum will rise to the surface, contrasting
sharply with the silver brightness of the molten lead. DO NOT
REMOVE THIS SCUM. This contains tin, the most valuable
component of the bullet metal. Fluxing will recombine the
tin-lead-antimony mixture. This operation is extremely im¬
portant and should be done carefully.

To flux the metal merely drop a small bit of tallow, beeswax,
or bullet lubricant into the mixture. A smokey gas will rise from
the top of the pot and this gas should be immediately ignited
with a match. This will eliminte the smoke.

A more modern-and much more pleasant-fluxing procedure
is to use a dry substance, such as the product called
MARVELUX. Smoke and greasy fumes are eliminated—an
important benefit to those casters with wives and/ or mothers in
residence—and a good flux is obtained. This method is much
preferable to the foregoing traditional technique.

Whichever fluxing substance you choose, be sure to stir the
mixture with the dipper. As you stir, hold the dipper so the cup
side is down and raise it out of the metal with each stirring
stroke. This scoops air into the mixture and helps the flux.

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Predicted Physical Characteristics of Bullets Cast in Various Lead Alloys

Caliber

Bullet

Example

Lead

Wheelweights

#2 Alloy

Linotype

Sizing

Die

Wheel- #2 Lino-

Wt. grs.

Dia.

3

TO

p

Dia.

Wt. grs.

Dia.

Wt. grs.

Dia.

Lead

weights

Alloy

type

Rifle

.22

#225415

47

.2246"

46

.2246"

45

.2250"

44

.2252"

.224

.2237"

.2237"

.2240"

.2240"

.243. 6mm

#245496

87

.2437"

85

.2441"

83

.2445"

81

.2447"

.243

.2427"

.2427"

.2430"

.2430"

.25

#257464

92

.2576"

91

.2581"

88

.2585"

87

.2588"

.257

.2567"

.2567"

.2570"

.2570"

.270

#280473

129

.2776"

127

.2781"

123

.2785"

121

.2788"

.277

.2765"

.2767"

.2770"

.2773"

.280, 7mm

#287308

170

.2846"

167

.2850"

162

.2855"

158

.2858

.284

.2836"

.2837"

.2840"

.2844"

.30

#311291

176

.3095"

173

.3100"

168

.3105"

163

.3108"

.308

.3076"

.3077"

.3080"

.3081"

8mm

#323470

167

.3234"

165

.3240"

160

.3245"

155

.3248

.323

.3226"

.3227"

.3230"

.3233"

.35

#358315

215

.3578"

212

.3584"

206

.3590"

200

.3594"

.357

.3566"

.3567"

.3570"

.3573"

.375

#375449

276

.3773"

272

.3779"

264

.3785"

256

.3789"

.376

.3756"

.3757"

.3760"

.3763"

.45 70,458

#457193

439

.4575"

433

.4583"

420

.4590"

407

.4595"

.457

.4566"

.4567"

.4570"

.4574"

Pistol

.25

#252435

53

.2522"

53

.2526"

51

.2530"

49

.2533"

.251

.2507"

.2507"

.2510"

.2510"

.32

#311252

80

.3125"

79

.3130"

77

.3135"

75

.3138"

.309

.3086"

.3087"

.3090"

.3100"

9mm

#358242

96

.3558"

95

.3564"

92

.3570"

89

.3574"

.356

.3556"

.3557"

.3560"

.3563"

.38/357

#358156

156

.3578"

153

.3580"

149

.3590"

144

.3594"

.357

.3566"

.3567"

.3570"

.3573"

.41

#410610

225

.4101"

221

.4108"

215

.4115"

209

.4119"

.410

.4096"

.4097"

.4100"

.4103"

.44

#429421

256

.4296"

252

.4303"

245

.4310"

238

.4314"

.429

.4286"

.4287"

.4290"

.4294

.45

#452374

235

.4515"

232

.4523"

225

.4530"

218

.4535"

.451

.4506"

.4507"

.4510"

.4514"

Metal that has been properly fluxed will leave the surface
almost mirror bright and flecked with small particles of black
and brown impurities. Skim off and discard these impurities.
Flux the metal whenever, by its appearance, it seems to need it.
While the dipper is not in use, it should be left in the molten
metal to keep it hot.

Casting Bullets

After the metal has been fluxed and is hot enough to pour
easily through the dipper, it is ready for casting. In addition to
the mould, you should have on hand a hardwood stick (about
10” long) to be used for opening the mould. Also, pad a small
area of your bench with an old piece of cloth material. This will
soften the fall of the hot bulletsas they drop from the mould and
prevent them from being damaged.

While there is no set way to cast good bullets, we do offer the
following as a suggested method. Fill the dipper half-full of
metal and place the spout of the dipper against the pouring hole
as shown. Holding the mould and dipper together, slowly turn
them to a vertical position with the dipper on the mould as
shown.

The extra metal that runs over the top of the mould is called
sprue. When it hardens, which takes only several seconds, pick
up the hardwood stick and tap the sprue cutter sharply. This
will separate the sprue from the base of the bullet. Drop the
sprue into a cardboard box, or other receptacle. Open the
mould and let the bullet fall to the pad. If the bullet does not
drop out readily, use the stick to rap the hinge pivot sharply, as
shown in the illustration. Use only wood for this purpose and
never strike the mould block themselves.

It is very important to pour a generous sprue and allow it to
harden. As the bullet cools, it draws metal down from the sprue.
If it cannot (i.e. the sprue has already hardened or is of
insufficient si/e) then internal voids will form.

Further, cuttinga still-molten sprue damages the bullet's base
and often creates a buildup of smeared alloy between the cut-off
plate and mould blocks.

As the mould will be cool, your first bullets will be imperfect.
Casting bullets, one after the other, will bring the mould to the

proper temperature. If you wish, the mould can be preheated by
placing it on the rim of your furnace, or along side your lead pot
on the stove. Never, under any circumstances, dunk the mould
in the molten metal!

Wrinkled bullets indicate that the mould, and/or metal, is
too cool. Frosted bullets indicate that the mould, and/ or metal,
is too hot. Good bullets should be clean, sharp and fill the
mould. Imperfect bullets should be collected and, along with
the sprue, returned to the pot.

Bullets selected for accuracy shooting should be carefully
weighed on the reloading scale. This reveals air pockets that may
have formed in the bullet, lightening or unbalancing it. The
actual weight of your bullets will depend pretty much on the
consistency of your alloy material, and it may vary slightly from
lot to lot. Weigh about twenty or thirty bullets out of each group
and determine an average bullet weight. Reject any bullets that
vary more than 1 / 2 grain (+ or -) of this weight. Rejected bullets
may be saved and recast at a future date.

Heat Treatment of Wheelweight Alloy

Over the years there has been periodic discussion of harden¬
ing otherwise soft bullet alloy by heat-treating, quenching, etc.
Some of the techniques were elaborate; one which comes to
mind required 72 hours of continuous oventime! Others were
written by non-shooters who couldn't quite tie the technique to
the application.

Recently, additional and substantial work has been done by
Dennis Marshall centering on plain old wheelweight metal.
Only an hour of oventime can triple, at least, the hardness of
typical wheelweight alloy!

Wheelweights, which lie at about 9 on the Brinnell scale, can
reach a hardness exceeding 30 if the proper degree of heat is
applied and subsequent procedures done correctly.

Beyond the nominal alloy contents of lead, tin, and anti¬
mony, wheelweights always contain traces of other substances.
Key to the success of heat treating is arsenic. The amount of
arsenic present doesn’t seem to be too critical—just that there be
some there.

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After the spout and mould are snugly together pour the lead into
the mould by slowly rotating the block/ladle unit with the ladle on
top. Experiment with your rate of pour to obtain the best results.

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Hitting the hinge pin is the best way to shake loose a sticking bullet.
Don't land random blows on the blocks or sprue cutter since this
could cause deformation and affect the quality of bullets.

59

The pouring spout on the ladle and the pouring hole on the sprue
cutter are designed to fit closely together.

An old kitchen spoon makes a fine tool to use in cleaning the
surface of the molten lead. The spoon's shape and size make its use
a bit handier than a lead dipper.

The procedure goes like this:

1. Cast your bullets in the normal manner, saving several
scrap bullets.

2. Size bullets. Do not lubricate.

3. Place several scrap bullets in your oven and increase
the temperature until you notice the bullets starting to
melt or slump. Start at 450° F, using an accurate oven
thermometer.

4. Once the test bullets start to melt, back off about 5°-
10° F and slide in the first batch of good castings. There
seems to be no benefit to keeping a batch in the oven
more than an hour. In fact, a half-hour does just as
well, if not better.

5. Remove the bullets from the oven and plunge them
into cool water. Allow them to cool thoroughly.

6. When you are ready to lubricate, install a sizing die
.00 1" larger than the one used for sizing. This is to pre¬
vent the sides of the bullet from work-softening from
contact with the sizing die. Apply gas checks and
lubricant.

7. Load normally.

Editor’s Note: Several questions came to mind concerning
various aspects of the foregoing procedure:

1. If the bullet can be damaged by a second pass through
the same sizing die, what happens to metal strength
when the bullet goes down the barrel?

2. Again, what happens to hardness when an oversize
bullet is seated in a case neck expanded with either a
standard diameter ball or M-Die?

When asked, Marshall stated that while the questions
were logical, the bullet leaves the barrel long before the metal
can react and soften. In the second case, there simply
appears to be no affect.

This procedure, as reported by Dennis Marshall, seems
the best and most thought-out presented to date. We have
done some testing at Lyman, raising the Brinnel hardness to
three times that of the original metal—from 9 BHN to 28
BHN. Marshall, by using the highest possible temperature,
has achieved a hardness of BHN 39.

Considering that Linotype is rated at BHN 22, this heat
treatment of wheelweight metal offers a substantial hardness
increase at very little additional effort and cost.

Lyman Lead Melting Equipment

E xperienced bullet casters recognize the importance of top
quality equipment when casting really precise bullets.
Although the mould makes the bullet, it must have plenty of
alloy held at the correct temperature to perform to its proper
specifications. That’s why the right furnace is so important, and
why the serious caster relies on Lyman. Take a look at our
offering of furnaces and then choose the one that best suits
your needs.

Improved Mould Master XX

Lyman’s improved Mould Master XX is made for the serious
bullet caster who needs an electric furnace that will hold up to
twenty pounds of molten lead. Featuring a greatly increased
capacity over older designs, it still operates on household
current and will provide years of reliable service. The thermo¬
stat housing has been relocated to one side to allow the caster a
better view of the bottom-pour spout. Further, access to the pot
for ladle casting has been greatly improved by replacing the old
style over-arm stop with a metering thumbscrew in the lever hinge.

Features include:

• 20 pound pot capacity.

• Improved steel crucible.

• Calibrated thermostat to permit controlled heat through¬
out the casting spectrum.

• Solid, sturdy base.

• Bottom-pour spout to speed casting process.

• Works with Lyman’s mould guide, ingot mould, and other
Lyman casting products.

• Available in 115V A.C.

Mould Master

A heavy duty, 11 pound capacity electric furnace which
comes complete with one ingot mould, The Mould Master is a
safe and reliable furnace designed for years of flawless service. It
operates on standard household power— 115 Volts, A.C., 1000
watts. Calibrated thermostat regulates heat from 450° to
850° F, and controls temperature to within 20° F. A lever-
operated valve controls discharge spout.

Mould Guide

For use with bottom pouring electric furnaces, this accessory
cuts casting time in half. It holds and aligns bullet moulds and
takes the weight off the operator’s hands.

May be used with Lyman and similar moulds and mould
handles up to and including four cavities.

Mould Master XX

Mould Master

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Sizing and Lubrication

T he sizing process is merely a method of swaging cast
bullets to a standard size that corresponds to or slightly
above the groove diameter of the gun. Bullet sizing also ensures
that the bearing bands of each and every bullet in the group are
perfectly round in shape. As no metal is removed from the bullet
(bullet is swaged to shape and size), sizing does not alter the
bullet’s cast weight.

The actual process of sizing and lubricating cast bullets is
straight-forward and covered in the furnished instructions; but
there are a few things to consider.

I. Set up your lubricator/sizer according to furnished in¬
structions. Lyman recommends that sizers not be used to
apply lubricant when the temperature of the work area is
below 60° F. The reason is that cold lubricant is much
more difficult to force through the sizer and into the
bullet’s grooves.

A caster can actually damage his sizer by applying too
much pressure on the lubricant in the reservoir.

2. Be sure to use the correct top punch for the bullet design.

It’s possible to push the bullet into the sizing die with any
old punch which isn’t grossly oversize. However, only the
correct top punch can ensure the bullet’s alignment with
the sizing die’s centerline. Lose that alignment and you've
lost a lot.

3. Occasionally, you may find that lube is building up under
the bullet base. This condition is usually caused by
excessive lube pressure and may be remedied by reducing
said pressure for subsequent bullets.

However, reduced lube pressure may then leave you
with only partially-filled lube grooves. If that happens,
turn the bullet 90 degrees and push it into the sizing die a
second time. That should do it.

Be sure to wipe the lube from bullet bases as the
propellant within the cartridge case might be contami¬
nated, particularly in warm weather or after ex¬
tended storage.

4. While bullets can be cast and safely stored indefinitely,
you should size and lubricate only the number of bullets
you need for the planned production of fin¬
ished cartridges.

Allowing lubed bullets to sit around invites them to
accumulate dust and grit—all the foreign matter guar¬
anteed to scratch your bore.

Should you find yourself in that situation, the lube can
be removed with a solvent and the clean bullets safely
stored for later use.

Effect of Bullet Alloy on As-Cast &
Final Size Through .308 Die

#311291 Bullet

Lead

Wheel-

weights

#2

Alloy

Lino¬

type

Avg. dia. as-cast

.3090

.3095

.3100

.3103

Avg. dia. sized through
.308 die

.3078

.3079

.3082

.3083

Sizing Bullets

As stated previously, the east bullet must be properly sized to
or above the groove diameter of the gun. To determine the exaet
groove diameter, the barrel should be slugged. Lyman “H & I"
sizing dies eorresponding to the groove diameter of the firearm
are available. The Lvman 450 Bullet Sizer and I.ubri-
eator is designed to hold these dies and to supply the necessary
leverage to complete the sizing operation.

Basic groove diameters

RIFLE

Caliber

Groove

All 22 cal. (except 22 Hi-power)

.224,,225t

.243, .244, 6 M/M

.243,.244+

.256 Win. & All 25 cals.

.257,.258t

.264 Win. Mag. & 6.5 mm.

.264!

.270 Win.*

.277,.278!

7 M/M, .280 Rem., 284 Win.

.284,.285!

30 cals.

.308, .309!, .310

7.62 Russian*

.310

32/20 Win.

.311,.312!

7.65 Mauser*

.311

.303 British*, 7.7 M/M Jap.*

.313,.314+

8 M/M Mauser (S Bore)

.323, .325!

32 Win. Spec. 32 S.L. & 32 Rem.

.321, .322!

338 Win. & 33 Win.

.338!

.348 Win. & .351 Win. S.L.

.350, .352!

9 x 56 M/M & 9 x 57 M/M

.354, .355!, .356

35 cal.

.357, .358!, .359

375 H & H Mag. & 375 Win.

.375, .377!, .378

38/55*

.379

38/40

.400, .401!, .403

44/40

.427, .428!

.444 Win. SPL & .44 Mag.

.429, .430!

444 Marlin

.430..431!

45/70 & 458 Win.

.457, .458!, .459

.50 Cal. Rifle

.509, .512!, .515

PISTOL

Caliber

Groove

22 Jet & .221 Fireball

.224!, .225

25 A.C.P.

.251!

30 Luger

.310!

9 M/M Luger*, 38 A.C.P., 380 Auto

.354, .355!, .356

38 Spec., 357 Mag.*, 38 S & W*

.357, .358+, .359, .360

38/40

.400+. .401, .403

41 S&W Mag.

.410!

44 S&W Spec. & 44 Mag.*

45 A.C.P., 45 Auto Rim, 45 Colt*

.429+, .430, .431

(Post WW II)

.450, .451!, .452

.256 Win.

.257!,.258

.32 A.C.P., 32/20, .32 S&W

.311, .312, .313!, 314

.45 Colt (Pre WW II) & .445 Webley

.454!

♦Wide variations in Groove Dia. Suggest you slug barrel,
tlndicates suggested useful diameter.

This may vary from gun to gun.

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Determining the “Size To” Diameter

Generally speaking, the less a bullet must be sized, the more
accurately it will shoot. Some cast bullet shooters feel that .002"
is the most a bullet can be sized and retain the ability to per¬
form accurately.

Whether .002" is, indeed, the magic number is only part of the
overall picture.

The real question is the true dimensions of your gun. Rifles
should be measured both at the muzzle and just past the
chamber mouth. Handguns should receive the same bore
measurements while revolvers should have each chamber
mouth measured. The results of these tests should show you
where to start.

To obtain these measurements you must drive a pure lead
slug into the barrel or chamber mouth. Use two slugs on the
barrel (revolver owners may want to use just one; maneuvering
around the frame to introduce that second slug is tough) and a
separate one for each chamber in a revolver’s cylinder—and
identify them with the cylinder from which they came.

Perhaps the best system is to use the substance Cerrosafe,
measuring the resultant cast with a good micrometer.

Normally, you define your initial “size to’’ diameter as one
which will match, or slightly exceed, the groove diameter just
ahead of the chamber. Sometimes revolver shooters have the
matter confused by having a groove diameter larger than that of
their chamber mouths. They should select their first sizing die
on the basis of barrel, not chamber, dimensions.

Bullet casters should expect to experiment with several sizing
diameters, just as they’ll use several types of propellant, in a
given load development program. Normally, these other diam¬
eters will be greater than the groove diameter as discussed
above. To shoot an undersize cast bullet is to invite almost
certain leading and inaccuracy.

Gas Checks

These little cups of gilding metal or copper protect the bases
(and sides) of a cast rifle or pistol bullet from gas cutting. In
turn, the bore is protected from receiving minute globules of
molten tin, etc., which are ironed onto the bore walls as the
bullet overtakes them. These deposits then grow by the same
mechanism and soon begin to scuff off metal as each bullet
passes—and thus a leaded bore is born.

Gas checks, regardless of type, must be square with the bullet base.
Sometimes ensuring the squareness requires an extra step or two--
don't begrudge it. You will benefit from the enhanced accuracy of
your cast bullet reloads.

Align the cast bullet as best you can to give it a true start into the
sizing die. Extra care at this stage will pay dividends at the range.

Of course, there are other causes of bore leading—and even
combinations of causes, but these little bits of hard metal—used
with hard bullets (22BHN or better) and Alox lubricant—
permit velocities up to 2,500 fps and beyond without leading.

Gas checks are normally applied as a part of the sizing
operation. The important factor with gas checks is that they be
squarely seated on the bullet. A crooked gas check means
a “flyer’’.

What’s important is to develop a seating technique that you
can successfully manage. Some casters set the check in the
mouth of the sizing die and let the lubricator/sizer handle the
entire job. Others carefully press the bullets into the gas checks,
by hand, as a separate operation; the result of which goes into
the lubricator/sizer.

There are two types of gas checks: those that do not crimp-on
and those that do. Both have their advantages. Use the one
which works best for you; for most people, that would be the
crimp-on style.

The finished product. Sized evenly with the gas check squarely in
place, this bullet will shoot accurately.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Diagnosing Your Castings

The effects of mould temperature are shown clearly on these
specimens of #457121. Rounded bands, incomplete fill-out (left)
indicate a cool mould (with possible impaired venting) while (right)
despite minor surface blemishes, this is a good casting, suitable for
all but the most demanding applications. The base (center) is clean
and sharp, with a smoothly-cut sprue.

Sprues can tell tales. This is a good sprue (left), cut smoothly from a
square, filled-out base. The other sprue (right) was torn from,
rather than cut from, the bullet's base because the cutter plate was
struck before the metal had hardened. This kind of tear can also
occur when hard alloy (like linotype) sprues are cut. This is not
cause for rejection in most cases.

4/ Bullet Casting, Sizing and Lubricating

Products of mould temperature extremes. #429251 (left) dropped
from a cold mould. #457121 (right), on the other hand, exhibits the
typical surface “frosting" of high temperature casting—which is
sometimes necessary and usually does not impair accuracy.

The casting of #31141 (left) is good, demonstrating proper filling
and crisp edges; the other casting, also #31141, exhibits a rounded
base which indicates one or more of the following problems:
inadequate venting, inadequate metal supply or cool mould/metal.

“Flashing" is a gross condition indicating incomplete block clo¬
sure; possibly due to lead on block interfaces, burrs at pin bases,
dents at the mouths of (or debris within) pin cavities, loosely held
handles or improper pin/cavity alignment. These castings of
#429434 should be rejected and the blocks from which they came
examined and corrected.

“Finning", as shown here on #31141, can be caused by several
factors or combinations thereof. Incomplete block closure is a
minor possibility, noting the flashing at the base of the right-
hand bullet.

More likely is a high-pressure fill, uncommon with dipper
casting, in which the alloy weight in a fully charged bottom-pour
pot forces the bullet metal into the vent lines.

Another possible factor is the alloy tin content; the more tin the
easier the metal flows, to a point. “Whiskered" bullets are usable
after rubbing them clean with your fingers. “Flashed" bullets may
not be, though.

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CASTING EQUIPMENT

Making the move into bullet casting is rather easy and not all that
expensive considering that you’ll be deriving additional enjoyment
of your hobby—plus increased per-shot economy which quickly
defrays equipment cost. If you are a muzzleloader, your start-up
costs will be greatly reduced by the elimination of sizing and
lubricating equipment.

The key to an easy introduction is starting out with the proper
equipment. We feel that the beginning caster needs the following
basic casting equipment to obtain good initial results: mould &

handles, melting pot, pouring ladle, casting mallet, ingot mould
and a lubricator/sizer fitted with appropriate top punch and sizing
die. Muzzleloaders excused on the last item, as noted.

Over the years, our correspondence with consumers has shown
us that many reloaders would make the step into bullet casting if
they felt sure they could easily assemble the necessary—and
proper—equipment. For them, Lyman offers the most complete
line for the beginner and expert alike including how-to guides,
video and technical handbooks.

The Mag 20 Electric Furnace handles any casting project easily and
quickly. A new heating coil system improves performance and
efficiency. The 20 lbs. capacity handles all casting needs for single
to multiple cavity moulds. Also available for the ladle caster is the
Magdipper.

The #450 sizer/lubricator is the result of the combined efforts of
Lyman’s ballistics laboratory and engineering department to
improve what already was our most popular bullet sizer/lubricator.
Strength, smoothness, stability and concentricity are all improved
on the newest version to make it easier to cast more accurately sized
and lubricated bullets. Includes our patented gas check seater.

Lyman offers Bullet Moulds for pistol and rifle with specialty

moulds also available. A wide selection is available as shown in
our current catalog.

Lyman Mould Handles are made of superior ductile iron which
doubles their strength without changing the fatigue-minimizing
design and balance. They are engineered to fit the hand and make
the casting job easier.

Our current catalog describes our complete line including:

■ Lead Pot

■ Casting Dipper

■ Ingot Mould

■ Casting Thermometer

Alox Bullet Lubricant
Ideal Bullet Lubricant
Turbo Cleaner/Degreaser
Formula 1 Lubricant

Write for your free catalog today.

4/Bullet Casting, Sizing and Lubricating

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AccuLine Ram Prime System

The new Ram Prime System is a specific accessory for the Accu-,
Line Press. It mounts in the die station for sensitive one-at-a-time,
primer seating on the top of the press. This Ram Prime System
can be used in any press intended for 7/8" x 14 reloading dies. It
is furnished with large and small primer punches.

Price: (w/Large & Small punches) (10 oz.) $10.95

Prices: AccuLine Press only (4 lbs.) $29.95

Lyman Presents the ACCUUNE Series

Adaptable for Hand-Held
or Bench-Mounted

AccuLine Reloading Press
Lowest Price Bench Press Available

The new AccuLine Press is our low-cost answer to high-
performance reloading requirements for rifle or pistol cartridges.
This versatile single-station press is designed for bench-mounted
operation . . . with the advantage of adapting easily for hand-held
use. It can be converted from bench tool to hand tool by simply
switching the operating handle end-for-end. Both modes give the
advantage of compound leverage for maximum pressure with
minimum effort. The 4'/2 inch press opening handles the magnum-
length cartridges.

For strength and durability, the AccuLine Press has a frame and
handle of high strength zinc alloy with the ram, linkage arms and
pins, manufactured from steel. The single die station is threaded to
accept all 7/8" x 14 reloading dies and the ram utilizes the standard
Lyman shellholder.

For the beginning reloader, the AccuLine Press provides quality
and utility at a practical price.

It accommodates all brands of 7/8" x 14 dies and shellholders.
Lyman again demonstrates its ability to give reloaders exceptional
value and high performance.

The AccuLine Press with its light weight and portability can be
used bench-mounted or hand-held. For the current reloader the
AccuLine Press is a good buy for loading use anywhere.

Ram Prime System

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AccuLine Reloading Scale

LOW COST WAY TO START RELOADING

Because of the nature of this book we have, so far, assumed you
are a reloader already in possession of the equipment needed to re¬
load centerfire cartridges with jacketed bullets. Usually, new cast¬
ers of centerfire projectiles are already reloaders.

However, should you be new to reloading, please consider Lyman
equipment. We manufacture a complete line of reloading presses,
reloading dies suitable for cast bullets - plus all needed accessory
items. Note that we used Lyman tools throughout our instructional
text here, but the concepts apply to most presses. Nevertheless, al¬
ways rely on instructions with your purchased product for opti¬
mum safety and use.

AccuScale™ 505 Gr. Reloading Scale
The cheapest insurance you’ll ever buy.

The AccuScale 505 grain reloading scale is the most needed acces¬
sory for the budget-conscious reloader metering powder with either
bushing or dipper systems.

Accurate to plus or minus 1/10 grain, the AccuScale is easy to use
with easy-to-read beam markings, magnetic damping plus full 505
grain capacity.

Be safe. Be sure of your powder charges with the AccuScale 505
grain reloading scale.

Price: (1 lbs.) $39.95

NOTE: Suggested Retail Prices apply to 1987 and are subject to
change. Please call 1-800-22-LYMAN for current pricing or see
your dealer today.

Pistol AccuMeasure

The Pistol AccuMeasure uses changeable brass rotors pre-drilled to
drop precise charges of popular ball and flake pistol propellant
... not IMR-type long grain propellants.

The features of this new powder measure add up to more proof of
Lyman value. It has a high-capacity powder reservoir and change¬
able brass rotors, most with two drilled charge cavities instead of
the usual one. The versatile handle shifts for left or right-hand
operation.

The brass operating handle is removable and the drum circumfer¬
ence is knurled for those who prefer rolling the drum rather than
flipping the handle.

The set permits immediate use for selected popular loads in 9mm,

.38 Special, .357 Magnum, .44 Special, .44 Magnum, and .45 ACP.
Prices: AccuMeacure (L/Rotors) (1 lb. 10 oz.) $19.95

AccuMeasure (W/3 Rotor Starter Pak) (2 lbs.) $24.95

Case Care Kit

The super-handy, new Case Care Kit contains the items reloaders
need to perform all the necessary mechanical case maintenance
operations after trimming.

It covers chamfering and deburring case mouths from .17 through
.45 caliber, removing primer pocket crimp from military brass,
and cleaning primer pockets.

C "he Case Care Kit includes the new Pedestal Crank, the improved
Jhamfer/Deburr Tool, and a Ream/Clean Accessory Set. All are
packed neatly in a sturdy plastic storage kit.

This kit combines quality and portability in a cost-conscious
collection of case care implements reloaders rely on.

Price: (1 lbs.) $25.95

AccuLine Trimmer

The new AccuLine Trimmer is another example of Lyman value.
This economically-priced trimmer combines craftsmanship, preci¬
sion engineering and performance. It trims all rifle and pistol cases
from .22 through .458 Winchester Magnum.

The AccuLine Trimmer uses your standard shellholder to position
the cartridge case and incorporates standard Lyman cutter heads
and pilots mounted on a centerless ground shaft adjustable for
depth of cut. This trimmer can be bench-mounted, held by
C-clamps or in a vise.

You have the choice of the AccuLine Trimmer with one cutter or
the trimmer with our popular Nine-Pilot Multi-Pak. Either way, its
a wise buy for precision and practicality.

Price: AccuTrimmer (L/Pilot) (1 lb. 5 oz.) $29.95
AccuTrimmer Multi-Pak (1 lb. 9 oz.) $34.95

Reloaders’ Shellholder Set

The Shellholder Set is an ideal accessory for our AccuLine
Trimmer and a good idea for reloaders generally.

This set contains 12 standard shellholders attractively packaged in
a handy storage box. These Lyman standard shellholders fit all the
most popular rifle and pistol cartridges and most presses.

The Shellholder Set protects and organizes your supply of shell-
holders for fast finding and use.

Purchasing the shellholder set can save 70% over the cost of
purchasing the shellholders individually.

Includes the following Lyman shellholders: 1,2,6,7,9,11,12,13,
17,19,26 and 30. See Die Reference Chart on page 11 for
cartridge conversion.

Prices: Universal Shellholder Set (12 oz.) $19.95

Plastic Storage Box with dividers* (5 oz.) $2.50
♦When ordering, specify part #7631295

COMPONENTS
Cartridge Cases

T he chief function of a cartridge is to seal off the breech at the
time of firing. To accomplish this, the case walls must
expand freely so that they are tight against the sides of the
chamber. This sealing action prevents the hot powder gases
from leaking back around the cartridge and out through the
action. Along with this, the cartridge case must withstand the
chamber pressure that is built up during firing. To achieve this,
the case requires a structural strength of its own—plus the
additional supporting strength supplied by the breech face and
chamber walls. In essence, the case functions as an intrinsic part
of the gun. A firearm is no stronger than the case that is used in
it—nor is the case stronger than the firearm.

Cartridge brass is carefully tempered in its final manufacture.
The head of the case is thick and tough which gives it the
strength and rigidity necessary to resist the force of the chamber
pressure. The forward section of the case (neck, shoulder and
body) is considerably thinner than the head section. In manu¬
facture, these portions are given an anneal which leaves them
soft and ductile. The obvious advantage is that the case walls
and neck will now expand freely to release the bullet and seal the
chamber while the cartridge is fired.

As shooters, we may have been rather casual in our regard for
empty brass cases, but as reloaders we soon come to think
differently. Without a quantity of strong and serviceable cases,
we would not get far in reloading ammunition. The usual way
for a reloader to obtain serviceable cases is to purchase factory
loaded ammunition. After this “store bought” ammo has been
fired, the empty cases are retained for future reloading.
The reloader may also purchase new cases from his compo¬
nent dealer.

To make sure your cases are in prime condition, start with
either new or once-fired cases. Never use brass of unknown
origin such as that found on a shooting range.

Each firing and resizing has an influence on the serviceability
of the case. The battering of chamber pressure and the forces
applied by the resizing die eventually work-harden the forward
portion of the case and destroy its usefulness.

Once a cartridge has cracked from fatigue it is past saving and
must be discarded. The remaining cases in the lot may be saved
by annealing.

Annealing Cases

Annealing is the process of altering the structure of any metal
so as to relieve its working stresses and increase its ductility. A
simple form of brass annealing enables the reloader to re-soften
the neck and shoulder of his cases after they have become
work-hardened.

The only special equipment required for this job is a
concentrated heat source, such as a propane torch, and a metal
dish or pan. Fill the pan to half the case length with water and
stand a series of cases on their heads in the pan of water.

Individually, heat the neck of each case. When the neck
reaches a cherry red color quickly tip the case over into the
water. The water serves as a quenching medium and leaves the
neck and shoulder quite soft. It also protects the head of the
case, keeping it cool so that it may retain its hardness.

Overall Case Length and Case Fatigue

The battering of chamber pressure, plus the forces applied by
the resizing die affect the serviceability of our cases. Visualize
what would happen were we to place a chunk of brass stock on
an anvil and pound on it with a heavy hammer. The repeated
blows from the hammer would forge the brass into a different

shape. It would become thinner and longer depending upon
how hard or how often it was struck. A cartridge case is no
different. Its brass material flows forward in direct relation to
the pressure to which it is subjected and to the number of times
it is fired and resized. As more and more of the brass is forced
forward, the case neck thickens and eventually lengthens until it
exceeds the maximum tolerance allowed by the chamber.

Not only do repeated firing and resizing alter the overall
dimensions of the case, but cartridge brass has the characteristic
of becoming harder as it is worked. In other words, the forward
portion of the case loses its ductility and tends to crack rather
than expand properly. This is called “fatigued brass” and it is
recognized by small cracks that begin to appear in the neck,
shoulder or body of the case.

The changes that occur in the structure and length of the
cartridge brass work to the detriment of the handloader. By
careful inspection, he must learn to recognize these changes
before they become critical, and take the necessary steps to
correct them. If, as recommended, the reloader separates his
cases into lots and keeps a record of the number of times they
have been reloaded and fired, he will know that all cases in that
lot are in the same general condition. If one case shows signs of
lengthening or fatiguing, then the entire lot of cases is suspect.

Carefully inspect your cases before each reloading. If your
cases are new, or once fired, they will not reveal fatigue at the
first reloading. However, fatigue signs may show up in subse¬
quent loading, so you must learn to look for them. Check your
cases for splits or cracks in the neck, shoulder or body. Reject all
cases that show signs of defects, but flatten them with a pair of
pliers before discarding to prevent their reuse. We suggest you
separate your cartridge cases into lots and keep a record of
their history.

Trimming is necessary when your cases have lengthened after
numerous firings. Check your cases after resizing and never
allow them to exceed the maximum listed measurement. How
often you will need to trim the cases depends largely on the type
of case you are using and the pressure of the load. Bottle-neck
cases take more abuse from pressure than straight sided cases
and require trimming more often.

Case length is of vital importance to the auto pistol reloader
since most of those cartridges headspace on the case mouth;
rather than a projecting rim at the base.

Typically, rimmed straight-wall cases require little or no
trimming. Case length directly affects overall cartridge length
and is of particular importance to crimped cartridges. Heavy
rifle and handgun loadings should be crimped into a groove to
ensure the bullets will not back out under recoil and bind the
action or cylinder.

Cases which are notably short will require the bullet to make
a longer “jump” to reach the rifling. Usually this affects
accuracy adversely.

The trimming of any case more than four times is not
recommended. After this amount of trimming, it may be
assumed that the case walls are now too thin and the case should
be discarded.

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Cartridge Case Nomenclature

While cases vary in shape and size, the same basic nomenclature applies to all center fire cartridges.

Case Styles

Rimmed

Straight**

Semi-Rimmed

Rimless

Belted

Reduced Head*

Straight

Taper

"Function is basically the same as Rimless
Type.

""Straight walled cases have a slight taper
which is not visibly apparent.

This illustration shows the head forms and body shapes standard to
cartridge design. As you will see later, the design of the cartridge
case governs the headspace dimensions. Case examples for almost
any combination of the above shapes may be encountered. For
example: the 30/30 uses the rimmed bottle-neck, the 30/06 uses
the rimless bottle-neck, the .458 Winchester uses the belted head
and the straight body.

When loading new or once-fired cases, it is necessary to
remove the sharp inside edges of the case mouth. This operation
is called chamfering and its purpose is to ease insertion of the
new bullet. Chamfering is required only for the first reloading of
a new or once-fired case. The inexpensive Lyman hand reamer
chamfers a case easily and with uniformity. Hold the case in one
hand, while you lightly turn the reamer in the case mouth with
the other hand. Remove very little material and do not cut a
sharp knife edge on the case.

5/Reloading Preparation: Equipment and Components

69

Propellant

M any people are concerned with the dangers of handling
and loading modern smokeless powders. To the unini¬
tiated, gun powder is often regarded as “ explosive” some¬
thing to be feared such as dynamite. This is quite a natu¬
ral presumption.

The various modern powders used in reloading are classified
as propellants, which means they are chemical mixtures de¬
signed to bum under controlled conditions, and to propel a shot
charge or projectile. A high explosive, on the other hand, is a
completely different breed of cat. These mixtures are quite
dangerous because they are designed to detonate. When a
substance such as dynamite or blasting gelatin, is detonated, it
produces intense heat and violent shock waves. These shock
waves exert tremendous pressure on anything they contact,
which makes it almost impossible to vent away the effects of
detonation involving any appreciable quantity of explo¬
sive material.

While not to be compared to explosives, modern reloading
powders are nonetheless highly flammable. They not only burn,
they burn vigorously. In case of accidental ignition, a great
amount of gas at high temperature will be formed. If the powder
is stored in its original factory canister, as it should be, this gas
will create a pressure on the relatively fragile sides of the can.
The pressure will split open the seams of the container, or pop
off the lid. In such an event, the pressure remains at a low level if
sufficient space is provided to accommodate the escaping gas
and vent it away.

Never smoke—or have an open
flame—in the presence of smokeless
or black powder.

Handling and Storage

Smokeless Powder

For safe reloading, large quantities of reloading powder
should never be stock-piled. The few cans that you do store
must be handled with the care and caution due a flammable
substance. In this way you control the situation so that it cannot
get out of hand. Even in the case of a total house fire arising
from other sources, smokeless powders will not produce the
effect of an explosion if the proper storage precautions have
been taken.

Black Powder

Unlike smokeless powder, black powder is classified as a
Class " A” Explosive. Also, black powder is a good deal touchier
than smokeless powder. Its ignition does not necessarily require
a direct flame. It can be ignited by percussion (dropping
container, etc.) or by static electricity. We recommend that
black powder be handled with extreme care. Quantities should
be kept to a minimum and should not be stored in the home or
with other reloading powders. A clean storage area in an out¬
building (away from the home) should be used. This area should
comply with the regulations set for smokeless powder. The
out-building should be locked to protect children.

Black Powder/Pyrodex Useage Chart

Note: This chart is intended as a guide to show the appropriate
uses of black powder and Pyrodex. It is not necessary to follow
them exactly.

Pyrodex is not suitable, at present, for use in flintlocks as
either the pan priming or the main charge.

FFFFG

Commonly called “Four F’\ this is the finest granulation and
is used for priming flintlocks. Due to its rather limited use. it is
usually somewhat difficult to obtain. When necessary. FFG
may be substituted.

There is no Pyrodex equivalent.

FFFG/ Pyrodex “P"

Commonly called “Triple F”, this powder is used in most
single shot pistols and all percussion revolvers. It is also popular
for all smaller caliber rifles up to and including 50 caliber. When
FFFFG is not available, FFFG may be used to prime
a flintlock.

FFG/Pyrodex “R&S"

Commonly called “Double F", this is a popular powder for
[ rifles over 50caliberand up to 75 caliber. Also used in the larger
caliber single shot pistols and most shotguns.

FG/Pyrodex “Ctg”

HHI Commonly called “Single F“. this is the coarsest granulation
used for small arms. Use is pretty much restricted to rifles over
75 caliber and large bore shotguns.

Alcan Propellants

AL-5— A dense, progressive burning shotshell powder that is
suitable for a variety of handgun loads. Available in 14-pound
tins, 4!4-, 12- and 24-pound kegs.

AL-7—A dense, very progressive-burning powder common¬
ly used for magnum shotshells but also in some revolver loads.
Packaged in !4-pound tins, 3-, 6- and 15-pound kegs.

AL-8— A coarse-grain powder used for some .44 magnum
and 30 carbine loads but usually associated with shotshell
reloading. Available in V^-pound tins, 3-, 6-and 15-pound kegs.

AL-I20— The fastest burning powder in the Alcan line.
Available in ‘/S-pound tins, 4'/$, 12- and 24-pound kegs.

Dupont Propellants

SR-4756— Basically a magnum shotshell powder with lim¬
ited application in heavy handgun and rifle loads. Available in
!4-pound canisters, 4- and 12-pound kegs.

SR-4759—Basically a rifle powder with limited handgun
applications. Probably the most useful propellant for cast
bullets, because of its remarkable stability with reduced loads.
Available in 4-pound caddy or 12-pound keg.

SR-7625— A versatile single-base powder which lends itself
to a wide range of loading applications and is suitable for a
variety of handgun and rifle cartridges. Available in !4-pound
canisters, 4- and 12-pound kegs.

IMR-4227— The fastest burning powder of the IMR series,
this is a versatile powder suitable for heavy handgun loads and
many rifle loads. Available in 1-pound canisters, 8-pound
caddies and 20-pound kegs.

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IMR-4198—A single-base, fast-burning powder useful for a
variety of handgun and rifle loads. Second fastest burning of the
IMR series. Available in 1-pound canisters, 8-pound caddies
and 20-pound kegs.

“HI-SKOR” 700X—A clean-burning, double-base powder
useful for a wide range of handgun and rifle cartridges.

PB—Originally developed as a universal shotshell powder, it
has a wide range of applications as a handgun and rifle
propellant. This porous-base powder is available in ^-pound
canisters, 4-pound caddies and 25-pound kegs.

IMR-3031—This single base powder, normally recom¬
mended by the manufacturer for medium capacity cartridges, is
very versatile and performs well with cast bullets in large,
straight cases such as 45-70.

IMR-4064—A single base powder for medium to large
capacity cases, this propellant is useful when high velocities are
desired with cast bullets.

IMR-4320— A relatively slow burning, single base powder
for heavy bullets in medium to large capacity cases.

IMR-4350— A slow burning propellant useful with cast
bullets when high loading density in large cases is desired.

Hercules Propellants

Reloader-7—Fastest burning of the Hercules rifle powders,
this double-base propellant has some handgun uses. It is
becoming increasingly popular with cast bullet rifle shooters.
Available in 1-pound canisters.

Red Dot—A shotshell powder that is very useful for handgun
and rifle loads. Available in 1-pound canisters, 3- and 12-
pound kegs.

Green Dot—Basically designed as a 12-gauge shotgun pow¬
der, it is useful for a wide range of handgun and rifle loads.
Available in 1-pound canisters, 4- and 15-pound kegs.

Blue Dot—Designed for magnum waterfowl shotshells, it is
used in some handgun loads with varying degrees of success.
This slow-burning double-base powder is available in 1-pound
canisters and 5-pound kegs.

Herco—A slow-burning, coarse-grain, double-base powder
that is effective in some handgun and rifle loads. Available in
1-pound canisters, 4-, 8- and 15-pound kegs.

Unique—An all-round double-base powder appealing to
handgun and rifle shooters. This powder is very effective for
reduced cast bullet, rifle loads. Packaged in 1-pound canisters
and 4-, 8- and 15-pound kegs.

2400—A fine-grain, double-base powder useful in heavy
handgun loads and some rifle cartridges. Available in 1-pound
canisters, 4-, 8- and 15-pound kegs.

Bullseye—A high-energy, quick burning powder, perhaps the
most widely used pistol powder available. It is capable of

excellent accuracy in a wide range of pistol cartridges. Available
in 1-pound canisters, 3- and 15-pound kegs.

Hodgdon Propellants

Trap 100—A fast burning spherical-ball-type double-base
powder. It is excellent for target loads in handguns. Available in
V^-pound canisters, 8- and 1-pound kegs.

HS-5—A spherical-ball-type powder. Available in 1-pound
can, 8- and 12-pound kegs.

HS-6—A spherical double-base slow-burning powder. Avail¬
able in 1-pound canisters and 8- and 12-pound kegs.

HS-7—the slowest burning of the Hodgdon spherical dou¬
ble-base powders. Gives uniform ballistics. Available in 1-
pound canisters, 8- and 12-pound kegs.

H-110—A spherical-ball-type power adaptable to heavy
pistol loads and 30 carbine. Available in 1-pound canisters,
8-and 20-pound kegs.

H-335—A spherical powder adaptable to a number of car¬
tridges from small to medium case capacities. Has exhibited
good performance with cast bullets in 30-30 Win. bolt
action rifles.

H-4895—An extremely versatile powder in almost all rifle
cases from .222 Rem. to .458 Win.

HP-38—A fast-burning powder for most handgun reloading
requirements, particularly .38 Special loads. Available in 12-
ounce canisters and 8-pound kegs.

BL-C(2)—This spherical-ball-type powder is popular with a
large number of rifle shooters and performs well in the .222
Rem. Available in 1-pound canisters, 20-, 50- and 100-
pound kegs.

Winchester Propellants

231 —A very fast high-energy pistol powder designed for
target and standard velocity loads in handguns. Available in
1-pound canisters, 3-, 8- and 12-pound kegs.

296—This is the factory powder used in .357 magnum and .44
magnum loads. The manufacturer cautions against using
reduced loads with this powder. A reduction in powder charge
from listed weights can cause dangerous pressures. Available in
1-pound canisters, 3- and 8-pound kegs.

630—A moderately slow but high-energy pistol powder
which is also very effective in cast bullet rifle loads. Available in
1-pound canisters and 8-pound kegs.

748—Basically a rifle powder that has proven to be well
suited for cast bullets.

760—A rifle powder covering a broad range of applications
where a higher loading density with cast bullets may
be desirable.

5/Reloading Preparation: Equipment and Components

71

Projectiles and Lubricant

Rifle

T he one firm rule for a cast rifle bullet is that it must fit the
bore of the rifle in which it will be used. These lead alloy
bullets, even the harder ones of Linotype or heat-treated
wheelweights, are much easier to damage in firing than their
jacketed descendants. They must fit perfectly or they cannot
perform at their best.

There is, even now, detectable variation in the bore and
groove measurements of modern centerfire rifles. Cast bullets
which do not fit properly are inaccurate and contribute
to leading.

Bullets designed by Guy Loverin work well in most rifles.
Their short ogive and long groove-filling bodies produce
excellent alignment with the bore’s centerline. Perhaps their
only shortcoming is that lube grooves are sometimes exposed
when the bullet is seated to touch the rifling. It is then desireable
to adjust the sizer to stop the lubricant below that point.

Examples 1 and 2 show bullet designs which intend for the
body to fill the grooves and the nose to ride atop the lands,
perhaps engraving slightly. The crucial feature of these designs
is the diameter of the nose. If it does not contact the tops of the
lands, then accuracy will suffer.

However, when the bullets are correctly mated to a barrel,
their performance rivals that of jacketed bullets.

Example 4 represents a cast bullet type that tends to perform
less well than the Loverin and Ideal designs. The reason is that
there is so little bearing surface to align the bullet in the barrel.
These bullets can shoot well if you work at it.

From time to time we receive letters or telephone calls
wherein the customer states he’s quite happy with his #280473
or #311413 and can’t understand why others shy away
from them.

We have prepared the following chart showing our most
popular bullet designs in a wide range of chamberings.

Please note that some of these designs may not be available
from year-to-year. A current Lyman catalog will carry the
mould listing. These catalogs are available in January of each
year, free for the asking.

These four shapes are bask lo cast rifle bulkt design. Actual bullets may vary to some
extent, but, generally, they fall into one of these four categories.

SHORT OGIVE

(IDEAL DESIGNS) Bullets that conformed to either of these general shapes
performed very well in our testing. Due to their short ogive, the greatest
weight mass bears on some portion of the rilling The driving bands bear
duectly on the groove, while the nose acts as a pilot to align the bullet in the
throat and bore.

z>

SHORT OGIVE

(LOVERIN DESIGN) Bullets having this general shape performed extremely
well in all of our testing. Due to their short ogive, the greatest weight mass
bears directly on the groove. While the design does not always provide for a
section of the bullet to bear on the lands, the many driving bands of groove
SHORT OGIVE diameter keep them well aligned.

3

LONG OGIVE

Bullets of this general shape proved to be the worst performers in our testing.
Their long flowing ogives leave a large portion of the bullet unsupported by
the rifling. Cast bullets of this general shape can easily misalign themselves as
they enter the throat and bore.

Pistol

Reloaders of pistol cartridges have, in the past, tended to use
more jacketed bullets—on the average. Only target shooters
and those who sought the most economical form of projectile
used lead bullets to any great degree.

Today, the trend is shifting. The retail price of a box of
jacketed bullets has reached the point where more and more
reloaders (always economy-minded) are becoming bullet
casters. Today we know much more about various alloys than
we did 30 years ago. New lubricants, like Alox/beeswax, have
permitted maximum pistol velocities without leading. Now the
handgunner can efficiently use cast bullets for most of his needs
without sacrifice.

Basically, bullet shapes are similar for both cast lead and
jacketed pistol bullets; an exception being the jacketed rifle
projectiles useable in pistol cartridges like the .221 Fireball and
.256 Winchester.

There are several factors to consider when selecting a bullet
besides having carefully tested load data for a given projectile
weight:

1. Weight—For optimum potential accuracy the bullet must
fall within a range peculiar to a given caliber. Also, the velocity
at which that bullet will be driven is a factor. The whole idea is
to properly blend the three (weight, rate of twist and velocity) to
produce the results satisfying you, the reloader. Weight is
important to the target shooters for its effect upon sectional
density; hunters are concerned with weight for its implications
to penetration potential on game.

2. Nose Design—Target shooters usually select a wad cutter-
design so that the target paper will be cut cleanly for easier
scoring. Although the aerodynamic shape of these bullets is
poor, it is more than adequate for the limited (25 & 50 yards)
distances involved.

Silhouette shooters using the big .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum
and .44 Magnum often choose the heavy semi-wad cutter
designs of Keith and Thompson. These bullets have the weight
to drop the rams at 200 meters.

Hunters use much the same criteria as do the silhouette
shooters. Additionally, hunters can use the appropriate Lyman
composite bullet to obtain improved terminal ballistics
on game.

3. Intended Use—There’s no point in using a big heavy bullet
if you intend to do some informal plinking—a lighter one will
do. This reduces the cost of the bullet and powder charge and
produces a nice savings to you.

Conversely, don’t load a light bullet to run the silhouette
course or hunt deer. You need the bigger bullets for their
ballistic efficiency.

Note: Space considerations in this book limited our trajec¬
tory and wind drift tables to cast rifle bullets. Cast pistol bullets
are covered in Lyman’s PISTOL AND REVOLVER HAND¬
BOOK. Muzzleloading projectiles—roundballs and conicals—
are covered in Lyman’s BLACK POWDER HANDBOOK.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Cast Bullet Suitability Chart

Rifle

Pistol

Chambering

Bullet #

.22 Hornet

225415

.218 Bee

225415

.222 Remington

225415

225462

.223 Remington

225415

225462

.222 Remington Magnum

225415

225462

.225 Winchester

225415

225462

.224 Weatherby Magnum

225415

225462

.22/250 Remington

225415

225462

.220 Swift

225415

225462

.243 Winchester

245496

.244 Remington

245496

.25/20 Winchester

257312

.256 Winchester Magnum

257312

.250 Savage
(.250/3000)

257312

.257 Roberts

257312

.25/06 Remington

257312

257464

.257 Weatherby Magnum

257312

.270 Winchester

280473

.270 Weatherby Magnum

280473

7mm Mauser

287405

(7 x 57mm)

287308

.280 Remington

287405

287308

.284 Winchester

287405

287308

7 x 61mm Sharpe & Hart

287405

287308

7mm Remington Magnum

287405

287308

7mm Weatherby Magnum

287405

287308

.30 Carbine

311359
311410

.30 Remington

311291

.303 Savage

311291
311334

.30/30 Winchester

311291

31141

.300 Savage

311359

311466

311291

311467

.308 Winchester

311359

311465

311466

311291

31141

311467

311334

301620

301618

.30/40 Krag

311359

311466

311291

30/06 Springfield

311359

311466

311291

31141

311334

311299

301618

301620

Chambering Bullet #

.300 H&H Magnum 311466

311291
311334

.300 Winchester Magnum 311466

311291
311467
311334

.308 Norma Magnum 311466

311291
311334

.300 Weatherby Magnum 311291

311334

7.62 Russian 311466

311291

7.65 Argentine Mauser 311466

311299

.303 British 311466

311299

7.7mm Japanese 311466

311299

.32/20 Winchester 311316

8 x 57mm Mauser 323470

8mm Remington Magnum 323470

.35 Remington 358430

358315

.350 Remington Magnum 358430

358315

.358 Winchester 358430

358315

.358 Norma Magnum 358315

.375 Winchester 375248

375449

.375 H&H Magnum 375248

.378 Weatherby Magnum 375248

375449

.38/55 Winchester 375248

.38/40 Winchester 40143

.44/40 Winchester 42798

429434

.44 Remington Magnum 429348

(rifle) 429215

429360
429421
429244

.444 Marlin 42798

429215

429360

429421

429244

.45/70 Government

(a) Trap door Springfield 457191

actions 457122

457124

457193

(b) 1886 Winchester 457191

1895 Marlin 457122

457193

(c) Ruger#l&3 457122

Mauser actions 457193

457406

457125

.458 Winchester Magnum 457191
457406

.50/70 Government 515141

.50/90-2'/! "-Sharps 515141

.50/140-3!4-Sharps 515141

Chambering

Bullet #

Chambering

Bullet #

.221 Remington Fireball

225415

.357 Magnum

358242

.25 ACP

252435

(92 & 121 gr.)

.256 Winchester

257312

358345

356402

.30 Luger

313249

313226

358480

358495

.30 Mauser

313249

358477

.30 MI Carbine

311359

311410

358156
3583II

.32 ACP

311252

358429

313249

.38/40 Winchester

40143

.32 Smith & Wesson

311252

313249

.41 Magnum

410610

410459

.32 Smith & Wesson Long

311252

313226

.44 Smith & Wesson Special 42798
429215

9mm Luger

.38 Smith & Wesson

(92

3118

358242

358345

356402

358242
& 121 gr.)
358480
358495
358311

.44 Remington Magnum

.44/40 Winchester

429360

429421

429244

429348

429215

429360

429421

429244

42798

.38 Super Auto 358242 45 ACP 452389

356402 452488

358242 452460

358480 452374

358311 .45 Auto Rim 452389

.380 ACP 358242 452460

(92 & 121 gr.) 452374

.38 Special 358242 452423

358242 45 Colt 454190

(92 & 121 gr.) 452424

358495 454190

358212

35863

35891

358156

358311

357446

358429

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Lubricant

Lubricant, applied to the grooved body of a given bullet
design, provides a film between the bullet metal and the walls of
the bore. This film greatly reduces friction as the bullet travels
down the barrel and either eliminates or minimizes leading.

When this film breaks down, for whatever reason, leading
occurs and reduced accuracy results.

Modern muzzleloaders can successfully use a tremendous
variety of concoctions for lubricants. Today there are a number
of commercial substances, for use with patched balls and
conical bullets, in addition to the traditional mixtures of
beeswax, tallow and that modern favorite, crisco.

Demands on lubricant performance increased when the black
powder cartridges of the late 1800’s were developed. The bullets
in these cartridges were a groove-filling mechanical fit in the
bore and thus needed greater protection from friction. Veloc¬
ities of these cartridges were relatively low—to 1500 fps—and
little work was required to develop satisfactory lubricants for
those soft alloy (or pure lead) bullets.

The development of smokeless powder, and the resulting
“modern” cartridges, drove ammunition companies to the use
of jacketed bullets to realize the performance potential of the
new propellant. These jacketed bullets eliminated the leading
problem and provided additional resistance in the bore which
caused the smokeless powder to burn better.

Today there are more sophisticated lubricants available:

The Alox-beeswax (or synthetic replacement recently dev¬
eloped by Alox Corp.) mixture, when mixed 50/ 50 to the NR A
formula, is the best high-velocity lubricant available today. This
mixture has proven itself in recent years and is widely available

Miscellaney

As we researched and experimented, in the course of
preparing this Handbook, certain questions came up and our
technical staff took little side-trips here and there to investigate
potentially interesting topics.

Since some of these forays might be general interest, we have
reproduced the results below. Where firing data is shown, the
specifics of the test match those set forth in the Data
Section proper.

Effect of Alloy Variance on Pressure and Velocity

No. 2 Alloy vs. Linotype

Bullet #311291,30-06 Springfield:
Sized J08

29.0 gr. SR4759

No. 2 Alloy

Linotype

VI f

t 173

2196

2219

2158

61

18.36

36,800
41,100

_ 2195

Min. ——————

T _ 2165

... 30

S pread

old. L/CV. ————

Pressure Avg. CUP
Max. ———————

_ 77 IOO

- A 1 IOO

Min. ——————

•» 1 , 1 \7\J

30 900

30^500

10,600

3702

10 ^00

Spread ——————

Std. Dev.-

- 2693

from a number of firms, including Lyman. Be sure the product
states it is made “to the N R A formula” or that it is comprised of
50/ 50 Alox/ beeswax. Otherwise, you may be buying a different
formula—and there are some on the market.

The Alox Corporation has produced a synthetic beeswax for
incorporation in NR A formula. All reports of its performance,
to date, indicate it is equal to the original formulation.

The NR A formula of Alox/beeswax can take cast bullets up
to almost 3,000 fps under optimum conditions. Typically it is
not necessary on loads under 1,000 fps and another type may
be used.

Lyman has sold its Ideal Lubricant for years. This substance
is ideal (pardon the pun) for handgun target loads and other low
velocity pistol applications. Riflemen can successfully use this
substance on loads to about 1600 fps.

Note: Alloy hardness is an important—and equally vital—
consideration in terms of lubricant performance.

There are various liquid lubricants now on the market which
appear to have potential. The nice thing about these lubes is that
the bullet can be dipped and allowed to dry; then sized and
loaded normally. The lubricant dries to a hard, non-tacky
surface and does not collect lint, grit, etc. as might bullets lubed
with the more conventional substances.

These “dip 'n dry” lubricants might prove especially valuable
to riflemen using bore-riding bullet designs, like #311334, which
might benefit from lube on the bullet’s nose.

A ripe area for experimentation with the new lubricants lies
in the various formulas (as produced by thinning) possible and
the combination of both the Alox/ beeswax and liquid lubricant.

Effect of Wad vs No Wad

#311291 in 30-06 & #457122 in 45-70 (Ruger Chamber)
Dacron Wads, Va” Thick, Cut in 5 /t" Squares

#311291 #457122

With

Wad

30-06

Without

Wad

With

Wad

45-70

Without

Wad

Velocity, Avg. fps

2140

2130

1893

1852

Max.

2155

2146

1911

1915

Min.

2124

2117

1859

1681

Spread

31

29

52

234

Std. Dev.

11.5

10.2

18.1

80.2

Pressure Avg. CUP

37,000

35,600

37,700

32,600

Max.

38,600

38,100

40,200

39,200

Min.

33,700

33,200

33,200

17,200

Spread

4900

4900

7000

22,000

Std. Dev.

1660

1409

2353

8135

When developing a load, if a wad is desired, it should be used
from the beginning as the charge weight is increased. It should
never be added as an afterthought once a maximum load has
been established since its presence could result in a pressure
increase of 2,000 CUP or more.

Effect of Bullet Alloy chi As-Cast Weight

Wheel- #2 Lino-

_ Lead weight Alloy type

Avg. weight as cast grains 176.2 173.4 167.5 163.3

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Primers

F or a cartridge to function properly, the successful operation
of each component is required. Primarily from a safety
standpoint, we have stated that the cartridge case is the most
important component. However, if a primer does not ignite, we
will have a misfire and all of our concern for case inspection,
powder selection, etc., will be for naught. Therefore, every
component, including the primer, is critical to the performance
of the load.

Actually, the primer is responsible for only a small percent¬
age of the accuracy of a given load, but its burning character¬
istics will add or detract from the overall pressure. How much
these burning characteristics affect pressure is relative. It
depends primarily upon the application of a specific primer to a
specific set of conditions. Generally, the primer’s influence on
pressure is minimal when compared to the possible effects of
other conditions and components. This influence, however, is
not so slight that it can be overlooked.

In testing metallic cartridges we noted pressure variations
(due to primer change) of approximately 2,000 C.U.P. Further
testing could indicate still greater variations. The point is that
while metallic cartridge primers do not seem to vary greatly,
enough variation exists to require us to re-work a load when
changing a primer type or brand. The reloader should stick with
the same brand and type of primer when working up and using a
load. If he changes the primer brand or type, he must then go
back to the “starting load” and begin again.

If you examine a “Boxer type” primer carefuliy you will note
that the anvil protrudes slightly beyond the end of the primer
cup. This is not an oversight in manufacture! The anvil is
supposed to protrude so that it will seat solidly against the
bottom of the primer pocket and firmly resist the force of the
firing pin blow. If the primer is seated incorrectly (leaving space
between anvil and bottom of pocket) then the entire primer will
move forward when struck by the firing pin. Such a condition
retards the blow of the firing pin and causes inconsist¬
ent ignition.

When seating primers, make sure that the primer bottoms in
the primer pocket. However, the primer should not be crushed.
Normally, when a primer is seated correctly, it will be flush with
the head of the case, or perhaps a few thousandths below. U nder
no circumstances should the primer stick out beyond the case
head. Such a condition can prove dangerous, particularly in
auto loading firearms, for the primer is in an exposed position.
If such an improperly seated primer were to receive a blow from
the bolt face, it could fire before the round wai
safely chambered.

Boxer primers having either rough or flat dome construction
may be encountered and the correctly shaped priming punch is
available for either contour. Use the flat punch for the flat
primer and the concave punch for the round primer. Before
seating a primer it is wise to examine it visually to make sure the
anvil is not missing. Although this rarely occurs, the resultant
misfire could be embarrassing if it should come at the wrong
moment (such as when that trophy buck shows himself from
behind the hemlocks).

Handling Primers

A word of caution on handling primers. Primers are deto¬
nated by percussion (a sharp blow). As packaged by the
manufacturer, primers are quite safe, but they should not be
tossed about or handled in a careless manner. Keep your
primers in the factory container until they are to be used. Never
store primers in a makeshift container. An old glass jar full of
primers could become lethal if dropped or accidentally knocked
onto the floor.

Crimped Primers

Some military cases are loaded in a manner which employs a
slight crimp over the primer to hold it snugly in place. These
cases can be decapped without difficulty, but the crimp must be
removed before the case can be primed again. Various com¬
mercial tools, which include the Lyman primer pocket reamer,
are available to do this job. Primer pocket reamers come in two
sizes, large and small.

One last thought—never decap live primers. If for some
reason live ammunition must be disassembled, pull the bullet,
pour out the powder, chamber the primed case in a firearm, and
snap the primer before decapping.

ANVIL

PRIMING MIXTURE

PRIMING CUP

NOMENCLATURE OF “BOXER TYPE” PRIMER

The boxer type primer is used in all American metallic
cartridges. The battery cup primer used in shotshells is of
the same basic design, but contains an extra cup to
facilitate its use in the less rigid shotshell base. The
Berdan type primer, still popular in Europe, functions in
the same manner as the Boxer type, but with this primer
the anvil is actually part of the case.

NOTE: This section refers only to rifle and pistol cartridge
primers. For information pertaining to shotshell primers, see
the Lyman Shotshell Handbook , 3rd Edition .

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U.S. Boxer Primer Chart

Large Small Large Small

Large

Rifle

Rifle

Magnum

Small

Rifle

Rifle

Magnum

Large

Pistol

Pistol

Magnum

Small

Pistol

Pistol

Magnum

Remington

9 Vi

9ViM

6 l A

IV 2

VA

1 Vi

5 Vi

Winchester

Western

8 Vi-120

6V2-II6

7-111

7M-111F

1 Vi-108

1 Vi M-108

Federal

210

215

*200

150

155

100

Alcan

|210M

Large

Rifle

Max-Fire

**205

tt205M

Small

Rifle

Max-Fire

Large

Pistol

Max-Fire

Small

Pistol

Max-Fire

CCI

200

250

400

450

300

350

500

550

BR2 BR4

♦Also may be used for magnum, small pistol loads.

♦♦Thick cup design, especially for .17 Rem. and .22 centerfire loads.
■fMatch version of No. 210.
tt Match version of No. 205.

O:

VII.

VIII.

Ten Commandments
of Handloading Safety

Set up your reloading bench where it (and stored components)
will not be exposed to heat, sparks or flame.

Establish a comfortable loading procedure and don’t vary it.
Keep your reloading bench, equipment and area clean and
uncluttered. Label components and reloads for safe, easy
identification. Never use powder from an unlabeled can.
Understand what you are doing and why it must be done in a
specific way.

Follow loading recommendations exactly. Don’t substitute
components for those listed in metallic data without reducing
the load and working back up.

Never substitute smokeless powder for black powder or
Pyrodex because smokeless powder is much more powerful
than black powder. Never mix the two powders unless pre¬
paring a duplex load from a reliable data source.

Wear safety glasses.

Stay alert when reloading. Don’t reload when distracted, dis¬
oriented or tired.

Don’t smoke while reloading or while in your reloading area.
Keep everything out of the reach of small children.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

RELOADING RIFLE & PISTOL
CARTRIDGES

R eloading a cartridge requires a series of SIX basic mech¬
anical operations. So that you will understand the funda¬
mentals of each operation, we will first treat them graphically
and then explain why each operation is necessary. Four out of
the six operations are performed by the reloading dies.

/. Full Length Resizing:

When a cartridge is fired, the side walls of the case expand to
the chamber size of the gun. This is necessary for the case to
function properly and seal the chamber. These walls remain
pretty much at their expanded size and do not snap back to
original dimensions. Since all chambers are not identical, cases
fired in one gun may not chamber in another. Even the
chambers of a revolver cylinder will, in fact, vary from one to
another. For this reason, it is necessary to compress the walls of
the case to a standard diameter that is acceptable to all firearms
of the same caliber. This operation is called resizing.

2. Decapping:

This operation consists of simply removing the old or
fired primer.

3. Inside Neck Expanding:

After the case has been resized, the inside diameter of the
neck will be too small to accept the bullet. Inside neck
expanding enlarges the inside diameter of the neck to a size
which will receive and hold the bullet securely. For almost all
pistol cases and optionally for rifle cases, a two-step expanding
plug is used to open up the inside of the case neck. The first step
on this plug is slightly smaller than bullet diameter, while the
second step is a few thousandths larger. The idea behind this is
to allow the bullet to enter the case freely without shaving lead.
The actual difference between the two steps is not visually

4. Priming:

This operation consists of inserting a new primer into the
primer pocket.

5. Charging Powder:

This operation consists of carefully weighing out and pouring
the appropriate powder charge into the case.

6. Bullet Seating:

The last operation in the reloading process is seating a new
bullet into the case.

In the preceding text we covered reloading graphically and
have given the reader a general idea of what is required. Now by
employing photographs we will explain the actual reloading of
a cartridge. You will note that we are using a set of three
reloading dies to perform four of the six operations. Further
along in reloading you will hear of two-die sets and even four-
die sets. The difference is that two- and three-die sets combine
some of the operations, while a four-die set performs each
operation separately. Due to their shape, most pistol cartridges
require the use of a three-die set.

Cast bullet loads in rifle cartridges are greatly improved by
augmenting the normal two-die set with the Lyman “M" die.
The slight flare produced by the “M "die ensures no bullet metal
will be shaved as the cast bullet is seated.

Making Cartridges

We now assume that your cases have been properly inspec¬
ted, that you have selected a load and purchased the necessary
components. Your reloading press should be assembled and
mounted according to the instructions supplied with it. Many

apparent. The illustrations have been exaggerated for purposes

of clarification.

CD

Full Length Decapping Inside Neck

Resizing * Expanding

3a.

♦Operations 1,2, 3, and 6 are performed by reloading dies.

6/Reloading Rifle and Pistol Cartridges

77

Pistol:

Full Length
Resizing

i i

ca

Decajpping

3.

Inside Neck
Expanding

•Operations 1, 2, 3, and 6 are performed by reloading dies.

reloading presses may be assembled to function on either the
up-stroke or down-stroke of the handle. The presses illustrated
here are operating on the down-stroke.

Cleaning the inside of the case mouths with a bore brush (dry)
of the appropriate caliber, then dipping the necks into pow¬
dered graphite, will greatly reduce the effort required to work
the necks—and thus extend case life.

Unless you are reloading pistol cases with a tungsten carbide
(T/C) F/L die, which requires no special lubricant, you must
lubricate your cases by wiping them with a cloth—or rolling
them on a pad—sparingly wet with Lyman Sizing Lubricant.
This special lubricant will cut friction to a minimum and ease
the sizing operation Apply a very thin coat, for too much grease
will trap air in the die and cause “lube dents.” Although cases
dented in this manner may be used for reloading, as the dents
are ironed out in firing, it is not considered good reload¬
ing practice.

Screw your Full Length Resizing Die into the head of the

5.

Priming

Bullet

Seating

press, adjust it according to the instructions furnished, and you
are ready to commence loading.

Reloading: Step by Step

This section of the Handbook concerns itself with the basics
of rifle and pistol cartridge reloading. For the benefit of the
novice, the text and illustrations have been intentionally
simplified, but not over-simplified. Still, there is considerably
more to learn, for reloading is that kind of a hobby.

Stay with the recommended “starting load” until you are
familiar with the fundamentals of reloading. Progress slowly
and never load over your head. If you don’t understand
something, ask. Seek the advice of knowledgeable reload¬
ing friends, or the Lyman Technical Staff who gladly of¬
fer assistance.

The reloading of rifle cartridges will be demonstrated on the
new Lyman O-Mag Press; pistol cartridges on our popular
Spar-T Press.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Reloading On The O-Mag Press

Step One (Full-Length Resizing and Decapping)

S lide the head of your cartridge case into the shell holder and
pull the press handle down all the way. If the die is adjusted
properly, the entire cartridge case will enter the die flush to the
shell holder. Note in the cutaway drawing how two of the
original six reloading operations (full-length resizing and
decapping) are accomplished by this step.

Step Two (Inside Neck Expanding and Priming)

As your case is withdrawn from the resizing die, two further
operations are accomplished. The expanding button will auto¬
matically enlarge the neck, as shown in the cutaway drawing,
and the priming punch will seat the new primer. As the
expanding action of the button is automatic, you need not be
concerned with it. You must, however, place the new primer
(cup side up) into the priming punch sleeve. Push the priming
arm forward (toward the press) and pull up on the press handle.
As the ram is lowered, the priming arm will enter the slot in the
side of the ram and seat the primer.

Editor's Note:

Clean the interior of your dies periodically. Grit can
accumulate which will scratch both the die walls and the
cartridge cases.

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Step Two (Continued)

For the utmost in cast bullet reloading accuracy, the use of
three reloading dies is mandatory. A Three-Die Set differs from
a Two-Die Set in that it contains a separate neck-expanding die.
This die (Lyman “M” die) is equipped with a two-step
expanding plug (see Lyman Catalog). The “M” Die offers
several advantages: (I) The bullet can be started into the case
freely with the fingers and visually aligned before it enters the
seating die; (2) It insures a more precise “bullet pull" from shot
to shot. Consistent bullet pull (tension of neck on seated bullet)
is highly important to accuracy as each bullet must release with
exactly the same amount of pressure if shots are to re¬
main consistent.

Step Three (Charging Powder)

You will need an accurate powder scale such as the Lyman
D-7. The data section specifies the powders appropriate for
your particular cartridge. It also lists a suggested weight of the
powder charge in grainsand in fractions of grains. Forexample,
9.5 grains would read as NINEand FIVE TENTHS grains. 10.0
grains would be read as TEN grains. Carefully level the powder
scale as explained in the scale instructions and set it to weigh
your required charge.

Slowly sprinkle small amounts of powder into the scale pan
until the beam comes into balance. The beam is in balance when
the pointed end (extreme left) is exactly on the zero mark.

Carefully remove the pan and pour its contents into the
cartridge case. Use a powder funnel to make sure all the powder
enters the case. To avoid the possibility of accidentally “Double
Charging” a cartridge, you should develop a foolproof system
of loading. A suggested method is to place all the uncharged
cases on your left. As you pick up each case for charging, turn it
up-side-down and shake it. This will insure that the case is
empty. Turn the case right-side-up, charge it and place it
carefully on your right. Take care when removing or replacing
the scale pan that the poise are not accidentally moved.

Each Graduation On This Side
Is Equal To 5 FULL GRAINS

Each Graduation On This Side
Is Equal To 1/10 GRAIN

This illustration shows the beam of a modem reloading scale. Note how it is graduated on
both sides of the pivot point. The scale is set by moving the two weights (poise) to the
proper graduations. The large poise (on the left) is used to obtain multiples of FIVE
GRAINS, while the small poise (on the right) is used for 1/10 FRACTIONS of a grain, or
SINGLE grains from one to five.

EXAMPLE: The illustration shows a setting of 27.0 grains. If you wanted to decrease this
1/10 grain, you would simply move the small poise one notch to the right.

CAUTION

Technicians in the Lyman Lab have observed a potentially
serious phenomena involving powder scales and plastic loading
blocks and/ or styrofoam packaging. It seems these substances
sometimes retain a certain amount of static electricity, enough
to create a electro-static field of varying radius.

This electro-static field has proven capable of radical deflec¬
tion of uncharged and “zeroed "scales of all brands (available to
us at the time). Of course, powder in the pan will tend to
dampen the deflection but some still occurs depending on the
charging level. Generally, the heavier the charge the less error...

assuming the scale was first “zeroed" correctly.

We suggest you clear the surface of your reloading bench and
make very sure the scale is set up accurately. Then move your
equipment back piece by piece, paying particular attention to
the plastic or styrofoam mentioned earlier. Please note this
caution applies to all forms of reloading.

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Step Four (Bullet Seating)

The last step in reloading a cartridge is seating the new bullet.
Make certain that the overall length of the finished round is not
longer than the maximum overall length listed in the
data section.

This illustration shows how a bullet is seated. Screw the bullet
seating die into the head of the press and adjust it according to
the instructions supplied with the die. Place a primed, charged
cartridge case in the shell holder and a bullet on the mouth of
the case. Hold the bullet in place as you pull the press handle all
the way down. As the case enters the die, the bullet will be
pushed firmly into the neck of the case. Adjusting the seating
screw controls the depth to which the bullet is seated. Adjusting
the die body controls the crimp.

Crimping is a matter of choice and the seating die may be
adjusted to crimp, or not to crimp as you desire. If you are
loading hunting loads that will see hard usage in the magazine,
it is wise to crimp-in the bullet. This prevents the bullets from
unseating when the rifle is under recoil. Best accuracy, however,
is usually obtained by not crimping-in the bullet. Target, or
varmint loads, are best left uncrimped.

Built-in crimp
shoulder affords
crimping-in of
bullet when
desired.

For accuracy loading, bullets should be seated friction tight,
but the case should not be crimped. Crimping can be harmful to
consistent bullet pull for two reasons: (1) It is nearly impossible
to crimp each case exactly the same each time; (2) The pressure
used in crimping has a tendency to bulge the neck away from the
bullet. In some instances, crimping actually loosens the bullet in
the neck and lightens bullet pull (see illustration).

However, loads intended for field use in other than single
shot rifles or pistols must be crimped to ensure the bullets don’t
back out under recoil and jam the gun.

CA UTION: After reloading and before firing, wipe your
cases to remove all sizing lubricant. The presence of oil or
grease on a cartridge may dangerously increase thrust on
the bolt face.

The bullet should be visually aligned in the neck before it
enters the seating die. The operator should make certain that
the seating die is locked tightly in adjustment and he should
operate the press handle slowly and with care.

CRIMPED

While bullet will not move
forward or backward, it
may be rocked sideways,
out of alignment.

UNCRIMPED

Most uniform bullet pull is
afforded when the neck
walls are tight against
the bullet.

Editor’s Note:

After every 300-500 rounds, remove the seating screw and
clean accumulated lubricant from both the die interior and
the seating screw.

Lubricant build-up can cause misaligned bullets and
a gradual increase in seating depth which often es¬
capes detection.

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Reloading on the Spar-T Press

Step One (Full-Length Resizing and Decapping)

I nstall and adjust the f/1 resize and decap die according to the
manufacturer’s instructions.

Slide the head of your cartridge case into the Shell Holder as
illustrated, and pull your press handle down all the way. If the
die is adjusted properly, the entire cartridge case will enter the
die flush to the shell holder.

Note, in the cutaway drawing, how two of the original six
reloading operations (full-length resizing and decapping) are
accomplished by this step. Pull up on the press handle to
remove the case from the die.

Note—The entire cartridge case enters this die, flush to
the shell holder.

Entire outside diameter
of case is reduced
in size.

Decapping pin removes
the fired primer.

Editor’s Note:

Clean the interior of your dies periodically. Grit can
accumulate which will scratch both the die walls and the
cartridge cases.

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Step Two (Inside Neck Expanding)

Screw the Neck Expanding Die into your press and adjust it
according to the instructions supplied with the die. Place the
resized cartridge case into the shell holder and pull down on the
press handle. Note, in the drawing, how the two-step plug enters
and expands the case neck. Actually, there is only a few
thousandths difference in diameter between the first and second
steps on the plug. This difference is so slight that it is not visually
apparent. The illustration has been exaggerated
for clarification.

Second step enters case
about 1/16” to allow
bullet to start freely.

Step Three (Priming)

The priming operation takes place as your case is withdrawn
from the Neck Expanding Die. Place the new primer (cup side
up) into the priming punch sleeve. Push the primer arm forward
(toward the press) and pull up on the press handle. As the ram is
lowered, the priming arm will enter the slot in the side of the ram
and seat the primer.

Priming

punch

seats

new

primer.

Seating Primers:

Primers are seated mainly by feel. The bottom of the anvil
must bottom in the primer pocket. Depending on the brand of
case and primer being used, this usually works out so that the
primer is fully seated when the top of the primer is flush with the
head of the case, or a few thousandths below the head. Under no
circumstances should primers protrude. Use care not to crush
the primer. Crushed primers give erratic ignition, or fail to fire.

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Step Four (Charging Powder)

For the weighing of powder, you require an accurate powder
scale such as the Lyman D-7 shown. The Data Section of the
Handbook specifies the powders appropriate for your partic¬
ular cartridge. It also lists a suggested weight of the charge in
grains and in fractions of grains. For example, 2.2 would be
read as TWO and TWO TENTHS grains. 3.0 would be read as
THREE grains.

Carefully level the powder scale as explained in the instruc¬
tions and set it to weigh your required charge. See the
accompanying illustration for scale adjustment.

Slowly trickle small amounts of powder into the scale pan
until the beam comes into balance. The beam is in balance when
the pointed end (extreme left) is exactly on the zero mark.

Carefully remove the pan and pour its contents into the
cartridge case. Use a powder funnel to make sure all the powder
enters the case. Because pistol powders are comparatively fast
burning, most normal charges take up very little room in the
cartridge case. In other words, it is possible to accidentally
double charge, or even triple charge many pistol cases. This, of
course, would prove extremely dangerous and a foolproof
system of loading must be developed. A suggested method is to
place all the uncharged cartridge cases on your left. As you pick
up each case for charging, turn it up-side-down and shake it.
This will insure that the case is empty. Turn the case right-side-
up, charge it and place it carefully on your right. Take care,
when removing or replacing the scale pan that the poise are not
accidentally moved.

Each Graduation On This Side
Is Equal To 5 FULL GRAINS

Each Graduation On This Side
Is Equal To I/I0 GRAIN

scale is set by moving the two weights (poise) to the proper
graduations. The large poise (on the left) is used to obtain
multiples of FI VE GRAINS, while the small poise (on the right)
is used for FRACTIONS of a grain or SINGLE grains from one
to five.

Example: The illustration shows a setting of 3.0 grains. If you
wish to increase this to 8.0 grains, simply move the large poise
one notch to the left.

CAUTION

Technicians in the Lyman Lab have observed a potentially
serious phenomena involving powder scales and plastic loading
blocks and/or styrofoam packaging. It seems these substances
sometimes retain a certain amount of static electricity, enough
to create a electro-static field of varying radius.

This electro-static field has proven capable of radical deflec¬
tion of uncharged and “zeroed" scales of all brands (available to
us at the time). Of course, powder in the pan will tend to
dampen the deflection but some still occurs depending on the
charging level. Generally, the heavier the charge the less error...
assuming the scale was first “zeroed" correctly.

We suggest you clear the surface of your reloading bench and
make very sure the scale is set up accurately. Then move your
equipment back piece by piece, paying particular attention to
the plastic or styrofoam mentioned earlier. Please note this
caution applies to all forms of reloading.

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Step Five (Bullet Seating)

The last operation in reloading a cartridge case is seating the
new bullet. Be sure the overall length of the finished round is not
longer than the MAXIMUM OVERALL LENGTH listed in
the Data Section. Adhering to this measurement will make
certain that the finished round will function properly in your
magazine or cylinder.

This illustration shows how a bullet is seated. Screw the bullet
seating die into the head of the press and adjust it according to
the instructions supplied. Place a primed, charged cartridge
case in the shell holder and start a bullet in the mouth of the
case. Pull your press handle all the way down, so when the case
enters the die, the bullet will be pushed firmly into the neck of
the case. Adjusting the seating screw controls the depth to
which the bullet is seated. Adjusting the die body controls
the crimp.

Note—The entire
cartridge case does
not enter this die.

Built-in crimp shoulder
affords crimping-in of
bullet when desired.

Do not crimp on rimless
autoloading cartridges
which headspace on the
case mouth.

CA UTION: A fter reloading and before firing, wipe your
cases to remove all sizing lubricant. The presence of oil or
grease on a cartridge may dangerously increase thrust on
the bolt face.

Editor's Note:

After every 300-500 rounds, remove the seating screw and
clean accumulated lubricant from both the die interior and
the seating screw.

Lubricant build-up can cause misaligned bullets and
a gradual increase in seating depth which often es¬
capes detection.

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ACCURACY TIPS & TECHNIQUES
Introduction

B eyond owning a well-made, correctly bedded/fitted fire¬
arm, precision-made dies and related equipment, the cast
bullet shooter can improve his shot-to-shot accuracy by paying
attention to details during the various stages of casting
and sizing.

Unlike the reloader who uses only commercial jacketed
bullets, most cast bullet shooters opt to cast their own
projectiles for a given cartridge from a myriad of bullet designs
and weights. Accordingly, selection of the bullet design should
be one of your early considerations.

Generally speaking, the more bearing surface you can find,
the better your end results will be. Cast bullets, rifle applications
in particular, aren’t quite as tough as are their jacketed
counterparts. Improperly sized bullets, misaligned cartridges,
or faulty bore/chamber alignment can create a less than
optimum projectile attitude within the barrel. In other words, a
canted bullet; the centerline of which is not tracking along the
centerline of the bore.

Aside from a bit of leading which may occur from related
scuffing or gas-cutting, the real problems begin when the bullet
leaves the barrel.

Unless the bullet base leaves the barrel simultaneously
around its full diameter, the bullet is often tipped to varying
degrees. The part of the bullet still in contact with the barrel
drags, tipping the nose towards the sector of contact. Propellant
gases, bursting from confinement on the far side of the bullet
base, aggravate the tendency to tip. This phenomena is
graphically illustrated with a Minie bullet in our Introduction
to Muzzle-loading. The bullet base, alloy or gas-check, should
be true and square—and precisely loaded. Sometimes the
culprit is not the bullet’s base, but the crown in the gun barrel.

By now, most shooters understand that the barrel vibrates as
the projectile travels to the muzzle from the firing chamber. In
handguns, this factor is not a major consideration, with any
exceptions occuring in the long barreled silhouette specialty
guns. Rifles, however, are affected tremendously.

Hardly a month goes by without a discussion of action and
barrel bedding appearing somewhere in the shooting sports
press. The focus of these discussions (which range from column
commentary to full feature story) is on the bedding of barrel and
receiver in the stock. The whole idea being to not interfere

inconsistently in the barrel’s vibrational cycle so that, given
uniform ammunition, the projectile will exit the barrel at the
same point in the cycle. Assuming a “perfect” projectile, the
results on target are gratifying.

However, let’s assume our rifle is well-bedded and gives
minute-of-angle groups with jacketed bullets. This rifle should
do nearly as well with cast bullets—not necessarily at similar
velocities, though.

A cast projectile of short bearing surface—a spitzer, for
example—may not shoot well. The spitzer point is not the
culprit by itself; the key, again, is bearing surface alignment.

Now is a good time to clarify a point and return to the
alignment variables mentioned early in this section. First,
“bearing surface” on a cast bullet is a desirable feature primarily
as an aid to alignment once the bullet is fired. A cast bullet is not
as resilient as a jacketed bullet and needs that extra bearing
surface to enhance bore alignment. Cast bullets which resemble
jacketed match bullets tend to be least accurate in most rifles
since relatively little of their body length is in contact with
the bore.

Within the consideration of bullet design lies the matter of
gas check designs versus non-check designs. This matter is one
of application. Use of gas checks on hard (#2 alloy or harder)
bullet metal isn’t usually necessary until velocities exceed
1600 fps.

This means that most handgun projectiles don’t necessarily
require gas checks when full-house loads are used. However,
use of gas check pistol bullets is very popular and thousands of
shooters swear by them. One reason for this ties to bullet metal
hardness. By using a softer (than #2 alloy) alloy and a gas check,
a reloader can (a) shoot less expensive bullets (b) use projectiles
which will tend to expand in game, transferring energy to the
animal, rather than drilling on through cleanly or shattering on
bone. Another consideration is that the gas checks on pistol
bullets serve, to some degree, as bore scrapers. More impor¬
tantly, gas checks offer protection to a bullet’s base as it jumps
the barrel/cylinder gap in a revolver. Finally, handgunners
using the specialty silhouette guns—like the T/C Contender
and Merrill—are able to approach, and even exceed, the
hypothetical 1600 fps limit.

Orient Components

E verything mechanical is assembled from parts which are
processed within certain dimensional specifications. Each
specification has both a “maximum” and a “minimum” allowable
dimension. This holds true for every rifle barrel and chamber,
reloading die, bullet mould and sizing die and all related equipment.
Generally, this factor is called “tolerance.”

Advanced benchrest shooters eliminate (or at least minimize)
the tolerance by using very expensive equipment machined with
the highest possible precision. Also, these same shooters use
jacketed bullets which help tremendously.

Does this mean the average shooter, with his off-the-shelf (or
nearly so) rifle or pistol, must accept lack-lustre cast bullet
accuracy? The answer is a resounding “No.”

By identifying bullets from each mould cavity and processing
them—and cartridge cases—with each being positioned just like
its predecessor, groups may be halved, literally. This “orienta¬
tion” must be carried through the chambering and firing, with
the loaded round loaded in the same relative position each time.
The best way to employ this technique is to mark mould cavities,
as noted in the next page, and to index chambering on the
cartridge case’s caliber or brand marking. This works well with
jacketed bullets, too.

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• Casting for Accuracy

I n casting for maximum accuracy, the by-word is “consis¬
tency”. Know the materials and procedures with which you
are dealing—and be consistent in every aspect. To experiment
with the variables of alloy, lubricant and sized diameter, alter
only one of those variables at a time. In this way, any changes in
performance can be linked to their cause. (The same caution
applies to cartridge cases, primers and propellants, too—but
that’s another matter).

Single vs. Multi-Cavity Moulds:

Over the years, many cast bullet shooters who have been
interested in pure accuracy experimentation have advocated
only the use of single cavity blocks on the premise that multi¬
cavity blocks do not produce truly identical bullets from their
individual cavities.

In a literal sense this is quite true. In a practical sense,
however, there’s more to be said, particularly regarding the
double cavity mould. Lyman’s, and most other brands, double
cavity moulds are cut with the same cutter in a sequential
operation. Cutter wear, affecting as-cast diameter, is not a
factor between cavities of a given block going
through production.

After the first cavity is cut, the blocks are opened and the
machining fixture is traversed to the index point for the second
cavity. The blocks are then closed over the spinning cherry
cutter to produce the second cavity.

Where can variance occur? First, the blocks may not be
compressed equally for each cavity with resulting minor
diameter variance. Second, a worn block fixture could shift
minutely as the blocks close the second time, producing a slight
variance in the out-of-round dimension. Finally, depth of cut
may shift for the same reason or because of spindle wear in the
machine head.

It is our opinion that the vast majority of bullet casters are
best served by well-made multi-cavity moulds—particularly
double cavity. The only shooters who might truly benefit from a
single cavity mould are those who are shooting state-of-the-art
benchrest guns using advanced reloading techniques. Even in
this instance a double cavity block can make sense.

How? Very simply. A double cavity block provides two
choices of as-cast bullet. If the shooter can truly establish that
the bullet from one cavity shoots better and/or to a different
point of impact than the bullet from the other cavity, he has
several very palatable courses of action open to him. First, he
can cast from only the one cavity he chooses. Second, he can
mark each cavity to clearly identify the bullets during post¬

casting visual inspection. Typically this marking is accom¬
plished by placing light punch or file marks in the nose area of a
given projectile. Placement of marks in both cavities, in the
same positions, allows the bullets to be uniformly oriented, if
desired, during reloading.

Some casters advocate placement of the marks on the mould
parting line and state that the “fin” of metal produced can be
easily knocked off with a fingernail. However, too heavy a blow
to the marking punch could easily displace block metal into the
parting area and prohibit correct closure of the block.

Lyman, by the way, does not endorse that practice since
placement of punch marks constitutes a deliberate marring of
the cavity and invalidates the product warranty.

By mechanically identifying bullets from the cavities with a
punch mark system or carefully segregating them into two
cooling piles as the blocks are emptied each time, the shooter
produces a substantial number of good bullets. If he chooses
not to use the product of both cavities in his pet benchrest rig, he
can accumulate projectiles for his over-the-course big bore rifle
or sporter, at very least. More common is the practice of
treating the two bullets as a component change which may
require minor adjustments to sights or propellant change—
much like shifting from one lot/brand of case, primer or
powder to another. Accuracy is virtually identical.

Smoking Mould Cavities

Some advanced bullet casters find that applying a coat of
soot to the mould cavity enables them to produce good bullets
faster and easier.

The technique is called “smoking” and is best done with a
grease/ oil-free flame, such as match rather than a candle. Good
results have been reported from users of carbide lamps, also.

To brush or not to brush the soot from the cavity before
casting becomes the question. Since moulds and casting
technique vary, we feel that experimentation will provide
the answer.

Additionally, some casters report that their start-up time is
reduced and better bullets result from applying a good cold blue
to the mould cavity. Again, experimentation will provide the
answer for your situation. Please note this technique applies
only to iron or steel blocks.

Remember, you must start with clean, degreased blocks
whatever you do.

Experiment with Sizing Diameters

R eloaders using cast bullets must deal with several variables
which do not arise with jacketed bullets. Among these, sizing
diameter is very important.

Most cast bullet shooters want to size their projectiles to
match the jacketed bullet diameter appropriate for a given
chambering. This is understandable—and also wrong—in many
instances.

The cast bullet shooter should be prepared to experiment with
sizing diameters, beginning with his measured groove diameter
and ascending in increments of one or two thousandths a time.

This will require an investment in several extra sizing dies but
will prove well worth it. Pressures won’t be affected since the
bullet metal is so soft compared to gilding metal and bullet
weight remains unchanged.

Willingness to experiment (always upward from your mea¬
sured groove diameter) in this area will provide the following
benefits: reduced sizing of as-cast bullet; tighter case neck fit in
chamber and, last but not least, a sure fit of bullet to barrel.

For the best possible accuracy and performance, you must
experiment with sizing diameters other than those which match
appropriate jacketed bullet diameters.

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Bench-Testing Rifles and Pistols

I n order to evaluate the performance of a given load, it is
necessary to fire a series of targets and note the resultant
groups. “That is obvious—tell me something I don’t know”you
might be thinking.

There’s more to it, though, than sitting on a hillside, leaning
against a rock and sending a few shots into a dirt clod at the foot
of the hill.

The best way to evaluate the performance of a given load is
from a solid benchrest, at known-distance targets over a level
range. The benchrest relieves your body of the task of holding
the gun absolutely still; known-distance targets show you
exactly how the load performs at known—and useful—distance
increments; and the level range ensures there is no trajectory
distortion. Gravity exerts a reduced influence on a projectile
when it is fired either uphill or downhill. That is why hunters
tend to overshoot game either above or below them.

You must, of course, have a rifle or pistol capable of
delivering every possible bit of accuracy. This is not to say that
the only possible testing has to be done with sophisticated and
specialized target guns—just that you understand your gun and
any shortcomings it may have.

Benchrest shooters have developed a fairly universal ap¬
proach to shooting the bench guns wherein they have the least
possible body contact with their rifle.

• The stock fore-end is not gripped by hand; that hand,
instead, controls the butt bag support.

• While the shoulder does touch the butt plate, it does so
very, very gently.

• And, if the trigger hand does wrap around the stock wrist,
it does so very lightly. Another, and perhaps more common,
trigger release technique is to place the forefinger on the trigger,
the thumb behind the triggerguard and “pinch’’ off the shot.

Well, those techniques are well and good for the benchrester
with his special stocks, rests and related paraphernalia. Those

Neck-Turning

T his is a component preparation procedure used by bench¬
rest rifle shooters to produce truly uniform wall thickness
in the walls of their cartridge case necks. Goals are consistent
neck tension on the bullets, conducive to uniform shot-to-shot
combustion and thus accuracy, and a close fit of case neck to
chamber to enhance bore-bullet-case alignment.

Neck-turning is desirable to the advanced cast bullet rifle
shooter for similar reasons.

However, this procedure may be necessary to develop the
most accurate combinations in your sporter or target rifle and
here is why: Fit of bullet to your gun’s bore is the single most
important component consideration. Pursuit of that goal may
well lead you to sized cast bullets that are several thousandths of
an inch larger in diameter than the appropriate jacketed bullet.
This oversize projectile does not expand the case neck by the
same amount, but there is some degree of case neck dia¬
meter increase.

In 1988, Lyman introduced an outside neck turner for use
with either Lyman Universal® Trimmer or AccuTrimmer, as
shown here. Multi-Pak model includes six mandrels that
cover most popular case needs.

techniques, however, are probably not ideal for a shooter
equipped in a more modest or all-around fashion.

After some consideration, we submit the following bench test
techniques as being the most practical for general accuracy
testing involving cast bullets:

1. Handgunners should get good results by sitting behind a
shooting bench, gripping their pistol firmly in two hands.
Next, extend your arms and bring them down on a firm
rest which should make contact from the wrists back no
more than six inches. Experiment for the position offering
the greatest degree of comfort and consistency—then
return to that position for each shot.

2. Riflemen should seat themselves behind a sturdy bench
and adjust the heights of both stool, bench and rest to
permit an erect sitting position.

Remove both sling and sling swivels (if they are of the
quick-detach sort). Lay the rifle on the front rest and
snuggle in behind the butt. Grip the forearm and pull it
firmly into your shoulder. Grip the wrist firmly and
position your hand for a good controlled trigger squeeze.
This position is the easiest to master. However, some
practice is necessary.

The rests for both the handgunner and rifleman should
be of a firm consistency—but not hard and solid. A rifle
fired from a rock or fence post will shoot to a different
point than one fired from a padded rest. Handgunners will
notice something similar—plus some pain—if they shoot
off an unpadded rest.

Whether your interest lies in rifles or pistols, the important
consideration in bench testing is consistency. Furthermore,
don't grip your piece so tightly that you tremble for that will
defeat your purpose.

Relax. Enjoy. And squeeze that trigger....

Thus, in some chambers the neck area may not accept the
loaded cast bullet round. The answer, if you wish to continue
with the larger bullets, is to reduce wall thickness in the
case neck.

What may seem just another problem to overcome often can
be a blessing in disguise. Neck-turning not only produces
additional space for oversize bullets but makes neck wall
thickness uniform—greatly enhancing bullet/bore alignment.

The variation in case wall thickness may surprise you. Buy or
borrow a tubing micrometer and measure some of your brass.
Surprised? Variations of a thousandth or two are not un¬
common. This is another reason to orient components and the
loaded cartridge in the chamber—if you cannot be “perfect’’,
be consistent.

OUTSIDE NECK TURNER

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Gas Checks

T here are two types of gas checks commonly used: The sim¬
ple brass cup with nominally uniform wall thickness, as
sold by Lyman; the gliding metal crimp-on cup sold by
Hornady. Both are satisfactory if they fit the bullet properly.
However, both types have been criticized for systemic short¬
comings as follows:

1. The press-fit gas check has been accused of falling off the
bullet after it leaves the muzzle, disturbing the bullet by its
departure (inconsistent departure, at that) and thus con¬
tributing to inaccuracy. It is true the Lyman check often
separates from the bullet after firing and, in fact, was
designed to do so. This may or may not contribute to
reduced accuracy. Comparison testing, changing only the
type of gas check, is the best way to resolve the matter for
your particular application.

2. The crimp-on gas check is designed to actually bite into
the bullets’shank to ensure retention in place after firing.
However, the key to success with these gas checks is to be
sure they are seated square with the bullet base before the
crimp is pressed into the bullets’ gas check shanks.
Criticism of the crimp-on check centers on misalignment
during the sizing/application operation which produces a
projectile with an irregular base. A true, square base is
imperative for accuracy.

Additionally, some shooters feel that they must exert exces¬
sive force during the sizing operation when the gas check must
crimp onto a very hard alloy bullet; linotype alloy, for example.
However, the crimp-on gas checks have a Brinnell hardness of
about 100 contrasted to a 22 BHN rating for linotype metal. The
gas check can take the pressure, the questionable factors are the
bullet itself and the sizing/lubricating machinery.

Difficulty of installation is a problem common to both types
of gas check for the same reason—diameter of the cast bullet
shank is too large to allow the bullet base to bottom out inside
the gas check cup. The strength of the gas check material
prevents it from uniformly expanding to handle the in¬
creased diameter.

The other side of the coin is the situation wherein the gas
check shank is too small to retain the slip-fit gas check. There
are several remedies open:

1. Use a dab of thick lubricant on bullet base to retain the gas
check during loading operation. This is best done on
straight cases or those in which the bullet’s base is still
within the grip of the case neck, otherwise the gas check
could fall off into the powder charge.

2. Use a harder alloy to increase the as-cast diameter of the
bullet and thus the gas check shank.

3. Anneal the gas checks, check for fit.

4. Switch to the crimp-on gas check.

Seating Depth

T his factor is a consideration just as much for the cast bullet
shooter as for the jacketed bullet reloader. Both bullet
types benefit from reducing the “jump” from case mouth to
engagement with the rifling.

It is fairly standard procedure, with jacketed bullets, to
determine the point at which the bullet’s ogive firmly bears
against the rifling and then back off the die a turn to seat the
bullet about 1/16" back from the rifling. The reason for this is to
allow the bullet to start moving before it meets the resistance of
the rifling. Failure to allow this fraction of an inch has been
proven to substantially boost chamber pressures, a potentially
dangerous situation which is always detrimental to accuracy.
Cast bullets, because they are “softer”(20 BHN vs 100 BHN)

A possible solution to this problem, for both types of gas
checks, lies in annealing the checks to soften the material. The
softened material can be moved to a greater degree than the
unannealed while still protecting the bullets’ base in a totally
adequate manner.

For optimum accuracy, gas checks should be weight-seg¬
regated into groups. The criteria for this segregation is up to
you, but an allowable variance similar to that used in inspection
your cast bullets is logical.

For load development and related broad spectrum experi¬
ments, a half-grain increment should prove sufficient. “Fine
tuning” for accuracy may lead you to increments as low as
three-tenths of a grain. As always, best results are obtained by
uniformity and consistency.

There is a certain benefit to seating gas checks squarely before
the sizing operation. The crimp-on style of checks are some¬
times prone to premature crimping which usually produces an
untrue base—not good.

To aid us in our experiments, we fabricated a simple gas
check seating fixture which fits inside the sizing die retainer nut
and aligns a gas check cavity with the top punch to ensure
square seating.

Once the gas check is firmly seated, the fixture is removed;
sizing and lubrication proceed normally.

than jacketed bullets, suffer more from any free travel before
rifling engagement. Seating the bullet to engrave from the
rifling often improves accuracy. Try both techniques, even if the
actual overall length exceeds that listed in our tables.

Keep in mind that the finished cartridge must function in
your gun’s clip or magazine and feed reliably into the chamber.

Single shot target rifles usually pose no problems. Other rifles
and pistols, however, often limit usable overall length by their
clip and magazine—or cylinders.

Ammunition assembled for field use must be utterly reliable
with no possibility of the bullet wedging into the barrel and
being pulled from the case as the action is opened for clearing.

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by Ken Mollohan

Technical Ramblings

I n a previous newsletter, the effects of ignition variables on
cast bullet loads were considered, and the conclusion reached
that (within the limits of reliable ignition), the milder the
primer, the lower the pressures would be, and the better the
results with cast bullets. Now let us consider why milder
pressures mean better accuracy.

The immediate reaction is to say “Because they don’t upset
the bullet and distort it so much when it’s fired. High pressures
deform the base in the throat, before the nose has time to start
moving. Also, the high pressures have high temperature to
match, and melt the base of the bullet. Naturally, the mis¬
shapen, molten blob leads the bore, and is inaccurate”.

That’s all very reasonable and very logical. Unfortunately,
there is reason to believe it is quite wrong. Let’s examine it
point-by-point.

1. Melting of the Base by Propellent Gases: It’s true that
propellent gases are quite hot—many times hotter than is
required to melt lead. However, their heat capacity
(specific heat) is very low: they transfer very little thermal
energy as they cool. By contrast, the specific heat of lead is
very high—it takes a lot of thermal energy to raise it’s
temperature. Also, transfer of heat is very slow; while
only miliseconds elapse before the bullet is beyond them.
Pass your hand quickly through a small flame. Though
exposure time will be far greater than a bullet’s, you
won’t feel the heat. Then put a bullet-sized chunk of lead
in the flame. Does it melt instantly? No—several seconds
are needed to even melt edges. Then think about the
common practice of exposing bare lead in jacketed
bullets—Noslers and military slugs, for example. Do they
cause leading from melting at the base? Finally, consider
plain-based slugs at full power in cases like the M-l
Carbine and 44 Magnum rifles: no melting, no leading,
good accuracy. While leading and inaccuracy do occur, it
seems most unlikely that gross melting is responsible, or
even likely.

2. Pressure Deformation in the Throat and First Part of the
Barrel: Dr. Mann credited this as a major source of
inaccuracy, and ran extensive tests with shortened barrels.
Beyond question, he obtained misshapen, deformed bul¬
lets which were not capable of accuracy. Later tests
produced similar results with jacketed bullets: even tough,
hard military hardball would expand, under the pressure,
to resemble an umbrella. There seemed to be no question:
the tests with short barrels proved conclusively that the
pressures in the throat and first part of the bore could
deform bullets drastically, and destroy their accu¬
racy potential.

If enough pressure is applied to turn a military hardball
into an “umbrella”, the base must upset to fill the bore and
throat perfectly: the upsetting force will see to that. Then it
will be squirted down, into the bore, and on it’s way. Only
the fact that the copper jacket will take such reforming
enables it to survive. A soft, plastic lead alloy has no
chance unless the load is reduced...or so they say.

Trouble is, digging into the backstop of almost any
range will produce an awful lot of jacketed bullets that do
not show any bearing(sliding marks) in the corners. Some
will show only slight marks in the center of the grooves.

and a few (from oversize barrels) will show no bearing on
the grooves at all.—And this is not a result of anemic
handloads either, because the same thing is found with
30-60 military hardball. Those slugs didn’t deform or
expand one 10th to fill bore, throat or anything else. And
if they didn’t, maybe—must maybe—hard cast lead alloys
don’t, either. In fact, it’s hard to see how deformation in
the barrel can affect accuracy to any great extent (assum¬
ing properly designed bullets). First of all, if they upset in
the throat, and are reswaged going into the bore, the upset
and swaging cannot be perfectly uniform. Some portion
will receive more upset and/ or swaging than another. Yet
recovered fragments from factory-velocity loads show
uniform lube grooves and uniform band widths; no
significant upset. And, if we accept the theory that perfect
upsetting and swaging occurs, it means that a perfect
bullet is delivered into the bore; in either case, great loss of
accuracy does not occur due to upsetting in the throat.

Does it occur in the bore? Theoretically it can: under
pressure from behind from the hot gasses, and with the
body prevented from deforming(by the walls of the bore),
the nose can sag, or collapse. This collapse is unlikely to be
uniform, and accuracy results. Col. Harrison of the NRA
showed this to be a major problem with poorly supported,
sharp designs.

But well-designed bullets like 311291 are another story.
Since it is already full bore diameter in the nose, it cannot
upset more than a few thousandths of an inch to groove
diameter, where the expansion will be stopped by the
barrel. Even if the worst possible case is assumed, wild
inaccuracy cannot result: bullets with lead shaved from
one side to duplicate the imbalance that would occur if
only one side sagged (which is highly improbable) shoot
poorly, but not wildly. And Loverin designs have almost
no nose at all left unsupported to sag. Yet they, too, will
shoot wildly with maximum loads. Thus nose upset does
not seem to be a major source of inaccuracy. And since the
body is totally supported and cannot collapse, the pro¬
blem does not seem to be there, either. Granted this is not
in accord with many theories, as mentioned above. But if
you are unconvinced that pressure deformation in the
throat and bore are not problems, consider the follow¬
ing experiment.

Load Lyman’s 311291 in a 30-30 case at about 40,000
psi. In a good rifle, it will shoot alongside jacketed ammo
of the best quality, if properly made and loaded. Now load
it to 40,000 psi in a .300 Magnum. The only thing it will
shoot along side of is a blunderbus—if you’re lucky.

Since in each case, you can have the same bullet, same
alloy, same sizing, same lube, same gas check, same
pressure—same everything but accuracy. You can even
get cute and rechamber a 30-30 barrel (on a suitable
action) to 300 Mag. without changing the fact that results
will go from great to lousy.

Then load the 30-30 at 40,000 psi with a plain base bullet
and note the loss of accuracy. Yet plain base bullets give
good results at 40,000 psi in the Ml carbine.

Reprinted by permission of the Cast Bullet Association,
Inc., from the Fouling Shot , 3/77.

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king “Frankly

by Frank Marshall , Jr .

On .30-30 Loads...

E d Harris recently gave me some W-W .375 Win. cases to
play with. The .375 would make a pretty good cast bullet
rifle as it’s, using a 270-gr. or so bullet, or it could be necked
down to .35 for a good dual purpose hunting/target rifle with
better ballistics than either the .375 or .30 cal. rifles on cases of
that capacity.

Measuring the .375 cases, I found the neck and body walls are
thicker. When necked down in a .30-30 die the cartridge neck
with a .308 jacketed bullet seated ran .331", compared to .327"
max. for the standard .30-30. This would be dangerous in a
close neck rifle, but 1 happened to have a sloppy chambered
Savage bolt-action .30-30 I use for a rough duty hunting rifle,
and these .375 cases provide in effect a CBC with this rifle. This
rifle normally only shoots cast bullets well if sized
to .312".

For hunting with this rifle I use the 311284 Lyman bullet with
30 grs. of 4350 with any large rifle primer. After lubing I run it
deep in the lube die with a flat top punch, using washers around
the punch as adjustable stops to control the amount of upset.
You can use these to bump bullets nicely in standard lubrica¬
tors. To get best concentricity, however, don’t lock down the set
screw which holds the top punch, for this may force it crooked.
Simply put a dab of beeswax or bullet lube on the top of the
shank on the punch and push it in. The wax will make it stay put
while it seeks its center. Use the same trick on the washers too.
Using this technique I take the 311284 bullet and form a flat¬
nosed bullet with .303" bore riding section in one pull. The exact
size, of course can be controlled to fit any barrel. My Savage
840, however is a 6 groove 12" twist with .302" bore and .309
groove. The barrel is smooth and uniform, but just a bit odd as
to dimensions. The rifle is plain as hell, but is a real workhorse
and is effective on Blue Ridge bears and white tails.

1 seat this reshaped bullet with flat-nose, .303" bore riding
portion and .312" body to just feed reliably from the box
magazine on the Savage. 1 estimate its velocity with 30 grs. of
4330 as about 1750 f.p.s. from the 22" barrel. This sounds mild,
but considering this bullet weighs over 220 grs. and this velcity
exceeds the old Super-X load for the .32-40 with 165-gr. bullet,
it is no popgun. In fact, its energy just about duplicates what
you got with the .303 Savage with 190-gr. bullet. You must
remember, of course, that while the .303 claimed 1950 with the
190-gr. bullet, those figures were based on a 26" barrel and most
of the short 1899 Savage carbines never saw the far side of 1800
f.p.s. with factory loads.

This bullet is cast of the same 90-7-3 lead, antimony, tin alloy
I use, only sized to .3095" for my Winchester Model 70 target
.30'06. It is my best and favorite .30 cal. bullet. The bullets I
reject for match use usually wind up in the .30-30 Savage, or in
my Remington 788 .30-30, which I don’t knock around with.
These bullets are already weight segregated, having been
rejected only for minor visual defects. I think the heavy defor¬
mation from reshaping them helps compress the voids, as they
shoot with equal accuracy to my selected match bullets, in the
788 .30-30. I used these same bullets with .301 nose, and bands
sized .3095" to shoot the under m.o.a. group at Wappwallopen,

without reshaping them.

The Rem. 788 with 10" twist and the Savage 840 with 12" twist
both stabilize the shortened flat-nosed 311284 without any yaw
noticeable on the target down to about 1500 f.p.s., though this
may change at longer ranges than 100 yds. or when the weather
gets cold.

I shot a whitetail buck quartering away with this load, which
entered the right ham and exited the opposite shoulder up close
to the neck, and knocked a groove 8" long on a pine tree it hit.
The exit hole indicated fair mushrooming and a good wound
channel, but no lead chips were found, just the Hornady gas
check about half way through the hindquarter. This90-7-3 alloy
isn’t real hard, and gives just about optimum performance. 1
have seen deer hit the same way with .30-30 jacketed 170-gr.
loads where the bullets never got past the diaphragm. The deer
ran on and on, gutshot, a hell of a mess, due to poor
penetration. This heavy bullet, in contrast, is very deadly on
these tough going away shots.

For an optimum load in .30-30 I need a new .30 cal. 200-gr.
bullet with three bands like the #311284, but with a shorter nose
and blunt shape like the #311440. This would be more for a
hunting than as a target bullet, and the blunt shape would be an
advantage for the woods and brush shooting I do.

With modern powders in a .30-30 you could get 2000 f.p.s.
with safe pressures for a Model 94 lever gun, for instance using
about 36 grs. of W-W 760 with the bullet seated to feed through
the magazine.

I have a thing about wadcutter bullets, in that I feel they are
exceptional in terms of accuracy and game effect, when they
have a wide, flat-nose and a bore riding area at least 1 cal. long. I
have never been able to match groups shot with nose bore riding
bullets using the all-body, non-nose bearing bullets of the
Loverin or Pope form. The nose riding form was probably
never tested fairly by the old masters, although Pope’s multi-
groove tapered bullet was in effect the same in purpose as the
snug nose we seek today.

If Pope, Zischang and their breed were around today they
would see what accurate really is, with a cast lead bullet in a
breech loading rifle as we now do in our CBA matches.

The old boys shot some good, great groups, granted, but they
could not consistently plunk them in under 1 m.o.a. which is
now commonplace among our top shots on a good day, even
with the light rifles. We have caught up to the old masters and
are equalling their performance with far lighter rifles.

We are getting to the point where to win we must shoot great
even under the lousy conditions and fellows must be able to
deliver the goods on demand, not just wait for the perfect time.
We are learning to be riflemen. I predict that the performance of
cast bullets will soon equal the best of any bullet type for either
match use or hunting if we continue to develop at our present
rate. Seeing the way our scores have increased since our first
national, that doesn’t seem very far fetched at all.

Reprinted by permission of the Cast Bullet Association, Inc.,
from the Fouling Shot , 6/79.

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Speaking “Frankly”

The .30-'06' Is An Oldie, But a Goodie

by Frank Marshall , Jr.

W hen Fairfax Rod & Gun Club decided to shoot at a 1"
(gulp) 10 ring at 100 yds. with cast bullets for record,
under CBA rules, I had to rustle through my “retired" rack fora
suitable rifle. 1 also dug out the old notebook in which I had
recorded over a half-century of cast load skullduggery.

Looking through the old notes of my Uncle Will, I refreshed
the memories of the one-holer groups he used to shoot with his
10" twist star-gaged Springfield with 28" heavy barrel on a
standard Springfield Sporter stock of dense, well-fitted walnut.
All pertinent factors were well-documented, and the rifle
showed amazing consistency in over two pages of legible data
using the Ideal 311284 bullet. The loads were light by today's
standards, giving an estimated velocity of 1600 f.p.s. using old
FA26 corrosive primers with Unique, Hi-Vel #2 or No. 80
powder, plus a smattering of a few others, like Sharpshooter
and Lightning, which few reading this will remember.

I distinctly remember my uncle Will saying, “with this load
the powder’s not the thing, it’s the velocity. It has to be enough
to stabilize, but not enough to lead. For low disturbance from
recoil, minimal heat buildup over a long run of shots, the loads
must be fairly light, the alloy only medium hard, so it will still
seal the bore over the whole 28", while being strong enough to
handle the 10" twist. All are essential.’’

Will, usinga5X on that Springfield, shooting from sandbags
at 100 yds., would bet and win every time you could cover all or
part of every one with a quarter. I saw this many, many times.
This is equal to a 10X possible on the A-15 Smallbore Rifle
Target. Not many of the pre-WWl masters could do this
consistently, though they shot a few better. Will could do it on
demand any time you asked him. His reaction, when asked how
he could do it when legendary shots of single-shot rifles
couldn’t, was a casual, “they don’t have boltguns.’’ He knew the
inherent superiority of the bolt action.

Few of the old masters left in the post-WWI period really
understood the tricks or understood the principles of good cast
bullet load development. They didn’t understand why, they just
experimented till they found something that worked. Once they
found a “trick’’, it was a well-kept secret. There was no free
exchange of information like the CBA enjoys today; for back
then a trick meant the difference between winning a healthy
wager and losing hard-earned money.

Today, of course, those same old masters wouldn’t stand a
chance against our top ten CBA record holders. Our guns are
far better today, and we really do know and understand more.
The long passage of time simply makes the occasional very good
scores stand out as legendary, whereas the average standard of
rifle accuracy at that time was really pretty abysmal, by today’s
standards.

Strange as it may sound, however, the old pros knew there
was no such thing as a perfect bullet, case, powder, primer,
chamber, throat, barrel, sights, bedding jobs or loading tools.
Most of all, there was no perfect shooter, handloader or
gunsmith. I learned early that once I accepted this and reacted
accordingly. I’d crossed the big barrier.

The solution-now and then-has been to orient the imperfec¬
tions to make their effect uniform on the target. Consistency of
imperfection is the key to accuracy. It is amazing the fine results
possible with simple loading tools like a Lee Loader or Lyman
310 dies in a 7/8-14 adapter if you concentrate on uniform
position of the dies in the press, indexing them to a reference
mark, the same with the bullet, orienting to a mould mark
throughout sizing and loading and shooting, and the case with
the sizing and seating die, and so forth.

In bullet sizing it is especially important to keep the top
punch oriented and concentric to the sizing die. Your sizing die

should be oriented in the tool also.

You strive for perfection by realizing your equipment is not
perfect. Bullet selection boils down to the best one out of three,
using the old plumber’s pot, gas stove and dipper. My casting
conditions are most primitive by most of you guys standards.

However, last year at Wapwallopen Ed Harris and I both
won aggregates and had to choose awards. Ed agreed to let me
have a Saeco electric furnace, if I would agree to try it; chiding
me in a friendly way. I’ll now go modern, thanks to him. 1 still
feel, however, the old pot and dipper can produce truly
excellent bullets, but perhaps with more rejects. I’m not sure.

1 keep at least nine lbs. of lead in the pot (that holds 11 lbs.)
and preheat the mould on the top edge of the pot; never in gas
flame which may warp it, then cast until the bullets are well-
fitted without any wrinkles. I then start keeping bullets for later
inspection, and regulate my casting rate to stay just shy of frosty
bullets. I don’t work fast, but hold the spout or dipper to the
mould for a few seconds to keep it warm, then wait a few
seconds for the sprue to completely harden before opening the
mould.

I flux every twenty bullets, and prior to coming out of the pot
with a full dipper I stir back and forth twice through the alloy
and bring the dipper up from the bottom uniformly each time.
Dennis Marshall has remarked that lead alloys don’t gravity-
segregate and mixing is not necessary, and since he’s the
engineer, I won’t argue with him, but I feel the stirring has other
benefits, such as dislodging impurities and helping to prevent
getting dross or flux in the cavity by always dipping from the
bottom of the pot. The system works, I won’t change.

I place the dipper spout centered on the pourhole of the
mould, held horizontally, and roll them vertically together in a
smooth and uniform motion. I get fine bullets by this method,
but I must be very careful to select and weigh them for match
loads and maybe only 20 or so out of 100 are of a quality I would
take to Wapwallopen to shoot against the like of Sears, Ardito,
Rollins, Sarty, Musselman and others of similar ability.

The long winter months of 78 found me with plenty of time
and all my moulds cleaned, as no trick could be left unturned to
face that 1" ten ring come spring. I ran batches of 311467,31141,
311440, and my all-time .30 cal. favorite, the long, lean, wind¬
bucking 220-gr. #311284. After honing out a .309"die to give a
.3095" bullet for a snug fit in my .3095" throat, I was ready for
the serious work to begin.

All bullets were constantly inspected visually for any defects,
in every phase from mold to final seating in the case. All were
weighed into three lots, plus or minus 0.1 gr., as segregated to
(-); (on) and (+). Those outside the + 0.1 grain scope went into
the plinker/practice/fouler box. I throw away many bullets
others would shoot, but I don’t have very many unexplained
fliers, either.

Using my pre-war Winchester Model 70 target rifle with
factory 10" twist bull barrel. I’ve always sought to duplicate the
ideal conditions my uncle Will found worked in his Springfield.
They have worked for me, too. I worked on his indexing theory
throughout casting, sizing, loading and shooting.

I concentrated on his “ideal” 1600 f.p.s. velocity, mostly with
the #311284, but it gave very good results in my usual 87-10-3
lead-antimony tin alloy with all the above bullets (old, good
Ideal moulds casting bullets of correct dimensions requiring
little or no sizing). Early on I tried various powders to get this
velocity, and in turn tried 15 grs. of Unique (one of Will’s
favorites), 20 grs. of #2400 or I MR-4227; and 24 grs. of I MR-
4198. RL-7 is similar to 4198 and should work OK with the
same approximate charge.

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When SR-4759 was reintroduced a few years ago, I ordered a
caddy with high hopes, since it was designed specifically for the
purpose of making reduced loads in the .30 cal. '06 case, for
downloading military-type bullets to simulate downrange im¬
pacts in testing armor plate, helmets, etc. 21 grs. of SR4759
turned out right with the favorite #311284.

Of several accurate loads I had, I found the 311284 bucked
the wind best and had, overall, the most consistent perfor¬
mance. This was just as my uncle Will had found in his
Springfield. This isn’t surprising, as my Model 70 has the same
gov’t 4-groove rifling form using in Springfield .30 cal. barrels,
the same 10" twist and is internally similar. The Model 70 is
essentially a refined Mauser or Springfield action anyway, with
a faster locktime, better trigger, etc/. but the barrel weight and
stock, handling qualities on the bags, etc. were almost identical
to the Type T Springfield.

My Model 70 could be nitpicked on fine points; by modern
standards it isn’t what benchresters today would consider a
super rifle. It’s groove diameter is a fat .3085" plus, and the bore
is .3005", requiring a nose no less than .301" diameter. Some
shooters go a bit larger. The leade is worn somewhat, but
smooth, a condition I find favorable towards use of lead bullets.
At the front of the short throat, it measures .3095"; not with a
minimum chamber, but not a bad one either. It is good and
concentric, the bolt closing square on the case and both locking
lugs bearing evenly.

Although when I started out, I realized there were much
hotter rifles around, my hopes were tempered liberally by my
memories of what uncle Will had done years ago with a very
similar, and probably no better rifle. Most of all, though, I was
limited by what I had, since when you’re on half-rations, that’s
what you go with. I have more time than money, and I make up
for in care to details what I may lack in fancy substance. Speed
loading, high volume shooting and super cast bullet accuracy
are not compatible.

Once I decided on the #311284 as best, I never toyed with the
load after that. I use 21 grs. of SR4759, weighed, no filler, the
#311284 cast of 87-10-3 Pb-Sb-Sn, which weighs 220-grs.,
mixed from old hard wheel weights and bar solder. Hornady
gaschecks are seated and all grooves filled with Alox and a thin
layer is allowed to run onto the .301" nose. This .3095" bullet is
seated snug in the neck so the gascheck is at its base, which
presses the front band hard on chambering against the front
leade cone. I use FA59 match cases, but there’s nothing magic
about them. What’s important is to have a good uniform batch
of brass; all the same maker, preferably the same lot.

The old .30-'06 seems to have fallen from favor among the
younger shooters, but I think they are selling it short. True, the

.30-30 and .308 are good cast bullet rounds, but the '06 is too.
The small cases, like the .30 Johnson, .30 Herett, and 308x11/2,
I’m not sure about. I think the bigger case is OK provided you
have a powder which will ignite easily. A small case develops
more pressure to get the bullet up to velocity and this hurts more
than helps. A high velocity may buck the wind better but is not
as consistent. Above 1800 f.p.s. you cannot get as consistent
performance, due to leading, as Ed Harris stated in No. 20; but
at 1600 f.p.s. I never clean my rifle, because I don’t need to. 1 use
plenty of lubricant and the bore doesn’t lead at all.

The performance of this combination speaks well for it. The
first time we fired at Fairfax under CBA rules I fired a 196-4X in
a light gale, and knew I had a combination capable of sub-moa,
even though I admit I was holding deep into those gusts when
there was no time to wait any longer. The next match was a fair
day; 198-8X which set a CBA record. The next match I fired a
197-9X, which while not a record, was great for the conditions.
In the August match before we went to Wapwallopen last year, I
held a shot wrong for a nine, but finished with a 1994X with
deceptively calm, varying mirage conditions. At Wapwallopen,
of course, I had to contend with 200 yd. shooting, but the
combination held up well there too, giving me a 295-14X for the
100-200 yd. aggregate and a 200-yd. record 1.894" group. The
old .30-'06 with 10" twist, using an ancient, ornery base-pour
bullet with a light load giving it only 1200 f.p.s. or so remaining
velocity at 200 yards, delivered the goods fine.

After returning to Fairfax we had one more match to go to
complete our schedule. Rather than casting more bullets, I used
selected “rejects”for the last match, which hung in fora 198-9X
and a season aggregate of 595-2IX out of a possible 600.

The rest of the story is significant; from the consistency of the
record scores fired in club matches and nationals, plus doing
100 and 200 yard score and group shooting all with the same
combination. I feel this proves the worth of the slow heavy
bullet in bucking the wind without leading the barrel. I never
had an eight for record all season, nor did I use my cleaning rod
once.

The fact that a mediocre rifle could produce a 99+ season
average with a 40% X count should make you ponder what a
really good rifle could do with such a load. It would take a hell
of a salesman to convince me that a good .30-'06 with 10" twist
isn’t in the running. Being that we are still a ways from knowing
all the answers, this may not be it, but it’s competitive with the
alternatives. When I can shoot 10X possibles all day I’ll give up
shooting and try fishing or frisbees.

Reprinted by permission of the Cast Bullet Association, Inc.,
from the Fouling Shot , 8/79.

7/Accuracy Tips and Techniques

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A Gean Barrel is an Accurate Barrel

Leading

ention “cast bullets” in an assemblage of shooters and,
chances are, visions of dull, streaked bores—woefully
inaccurate—will cross most minds. This, however, is not
usually the case. Lead alloy bullets, of reasonably suitable
hardness, properly sized, lubed and loaded, rarely lead bores to
such a degree.

A real culprit has been factory pistol ammunition, most
visibly the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, which has been
loaded with swaged lead bullets. By its very nature the swaging
process dictates a bullet metal far too soft for magnum—
perhaps even normal service—velocities. Many shooters, un¬
familiar with bullet casting techniques, see all non-jacketed
bullets as “lead bullets” and draw incorrect conclusions.

The fact is that, usually, lead deposits from properly con¬
structed alloy reloads are of a minor nature, at worst, and annoy
the accuracy buff far more than the hunter or casual shooter.

But, once lead—in whatever degree—occurs, how do we rid
ourselves of it?

Many leaded bores are thoroughly cleaned by the vigorous
and repeated use of bronze bore brushes and nitro pow¬
der solvent.

Handguns, revolvers in particular, seem to collect a dispro-
portanate amount of lead in chamber mouths and forcing
cones. Once damaged at the onset of its travel, said bullet leaves
liberal swathes of lead as it streaks down the bore. Bore brushes
sometimes cannot make a dent in this mess and more drastic
means must be used.

Steel wool is drastic, to be sure. Although judicious scrub¬
bing usually causes no visible effect, most shooters shy away
from its use.

There’s a device called the Lewis Lead Remover which has
served handgunners well over the years. Basically it employs a
tightly fitted brass or bronze patch to scrub out the lead.

Perhaps the easiest remedy for both handgunners and
riflemen is to fire several rounds of jacketed ammunition. This
removes the leading very effectively, leaving only the jacket
fouling to be removed before the barrel is ready for alloy bul¬
lets again.

Jacket Fouling

It is a fact of life that your rifle will not shoot alloy bullets as
well as it might until the bore has been scrubbed clean,
removing the particles of gilding metal left from the passage of
jacketed bullets. This problem doesn’t seem to be noticeable in
handguns; probably because of the difficulty in isolat¬
ing variables.

While a good scrubbing with stiff bronze bore brushes and
solvent may do the trick, many shooters follow that with a
polishing with a mild abrasive paste like Brobst JB Bore
Cleaner. Others have used toothpaste, an even milder abrasive.

Pastes like JB have been used, with good effect, for some
years by benchrest shooters to remove jacket fouling. Proper
usage does not damage a bore.

For those determined to rid their barrel of the last particle of
jacket material, a second round of solvent and bore brush is in
order. Wipe the bore clean with patches; then run a patch wet
with clean solvent down the bore. Allow the rifle to stand
several days, then run a tight clean patch down the bore. If it
comes out bearing some greenish-black streaks, you have not
yet reached Utopia.

Just how far you carry the cleaning, beyond bore brush and
powder solvent, is largely a matter of personal inclination.
Serviceable accuracy can be had after a good scrubbing.

At the conclusion of any cleaning process, there will be a film
of solvent—or whatever—left in the bore. For best results this
should be removed. Knowledgeable shooters employ a carbu¬
retor cleaner like GUMOUT, wetting the bore with the
substance. This cleaner is removed with clean patches when it
becomes tacky. A film-free bore results.

By now, most of us realize the value in using chamber guides
for our rifles or using cleaning rods with muzzle alignment
bushings to eliminate uneven wear.

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HUNTING WITH CAST BULLETS

Introduction

This nice bull moose was taken by Jim Henry of Waitsfield, VT,
during a canoe hunt along the Missinabi River in northern Ontario
in September, 1979.

Henry used a .50 caliber Lyman Plains Rifle and #504617 ahead of 80
grains G-O 3fg blackpowder. He made a broadside shot at about 30
yards. The pure lead bullet, a nominal 370 grains, penetrated both
lungs and was recovered, moderately expanded and intact, under
the skin on the off-side. The bull traveled less than 100 yards,
allowing follow-up shots to prevent it's wandering into the bush.

yards. Beyond that, roundballs drop off radically and the
conicals—while retaining their energy with much greater effi¬
ciency — become harder to place properly due to their trajectory.

Centerfire riflemen are another and, in a sense, newer
participant in hunting with cast lead bullets. A hundred years
ago—and less—lead bullets were all there were for riflemen.
More recently, jacketed bullets, allowing optimum ballistics,
have held sway.

There are many applications of cast rifle bullets to hunting
not limited to those “old" workhorse cartridges like the .45/ 70
and .50/70. Modern cartridges, like the .222, .30-30, .30/06 and
.308 can effectively use alloy bullets for a variety of needs.

Bullets cast of the hardest alloy may shatter if bone is struck.
This means penetration will be reduced and meat damage
increased —let alone the increased probability of wounding a
game animal. Hunters seeking medium game—deer, bear,
etc. —should trade off some velocity to allow use of a softer
bullet metal which doesn't tend to shatter. #2 Alloy, ora metal
in that range, is a good choice. Also, hollowpoint designs are
often not practical except in the larger bullets cast in softer
metal.

Varmint hunters, on the other hand, can benefit from the
tendency of hard (BHN 22+) alloy to shatter to achieve
explosive performance on their quarry coupled with the
flattest possible trajectory.

Whatever your application of cast lead projectiles, it is your
obligation, as a sportsman, to harvest game cleanly. The only
way to accomplish that, with surety, is to develop your loads
and practice, practice, practice.

O ver the years, shooters have been bombarded with new
high-intensity centerfire cartridges which go farther, flat¬
ter and faster than the cartridges which preceded them. These
jacketed bullet loadings are fine ballistic products, to be sure,
and do an excellent job in the field.

When the utmost in projectile performance is required,
riflemen have turned to the jacketed bullet to deliver the goods.
This is logical enough, since the cartridges which most of us fire
today were designed for jacketed bullets in high intensity
loadings and, understandably, are at their best when capped
with a jacketed projectile.

But there is a place for cast bullets in hunters' rifles, pistols
and muzzleloaders when you consider the average distance at
which North American game is taken is around 50-60 yards.
Cast bullets do a darn good job of harvesting game—plus
Africa's Big Five —using poured projectiles of varying
hardness.

Cast bullet shooters adapt hunting technique to their chosen
firearm which means they must close to within 100 yards of
their quarry—and then shoot straight. Hunting with handguns
and muzzleloaders interests us, in this Handbook, because of
the projectiles used.

Handgunners can do just as well with hard alloy bullets as
they can with jacketed hollow-points. Commercial pistol car¬
tridges suitable for hunting small to medium game include the
.357 Magnum, .41 Magnum .44 Magnum and the .45 Colt. The
best cast bullet designs are heavy, with a semi-wad cutter
profile. It really doesn't matter if these large bullets expand
since they, typically, punch a full-diameter hole right through
game. This ensures vitals will be reached if your shot is true and
that bleed-out will be fast.

M uzzleloaders hunt deer and black bear with long guns of .45
caliber or larger. The projectile a given rifle can deliver can vary
from a patched round ball to a conical bullet of twice the weight.
The practical hunting range of muzzleloaders is about 100

This New England whitetail buck was taken, by your editor, with a
Super Black Hawk .44 magnum. The load was #429421 (lino) sized
.429" over 24 grains of IMR 4227. The shot was taken broadside, at
about 50 yards; the animal went another 50 yards, and collapsed.
The Keith bullet had zipped right through, cutting a full-caliber
wound. Meat loss was negligible.

8/Hunting With Cast Bullets

CAST BULLETS FOR HUNTING

F rom the muzzle-loading period through the end of the
blackpowder era, cast bullets were commonly used for
hunting. Although swaged bullets were loaded in factory
ammunition, outdoorsmen in rural or frontier areas often cast
their own bullets and handloaded their own cartridges for
reasons of easy resupply or economy. Soft lead alloys were
entirely adequate for the modest velocities of the day, which
averaged about 1300 and rarely exceeded 1600 f.p.s. Black-
powder cartridges relied mainly on their large caliber and
substantial bullet weight for killing power, though at the highest
velocities attainable with blackpowder, soft lead-tin alloys
provided excellent expansion and weight retention for game
loads. Blackpowder “express” cartridges used light bullets at
higher than usual velocities, and were said to be more effective
on thin-skinned game, due to the shock caused from this
“mushrooming.” Relatively light-weight, soft, hollow-point
cast bullets such as the Lyman #457122, designed by A.C.
Gould, were found to enhance expansion in blackpowder
cartridges. Metal such as 1:20 tin-lead is still unsurpassed for
hunting or target shooting, using blackpowder or mild smoke¬
less loads in calibers such as the .32-40, .38-55 and .45-70.

Modern cartridges easily obtain over 1600 f.p.s. with gas
check bullets, and require stronger alloys than can be obtained
by hardening lead with tin alone. Antimony is essential in bullet
metal, once velocity is increased beyond the capability of plain-
based bullets.

Hard bullets cast of linotype metal are best for high velocity,
cast bullets target loads, because of its superior strength and
casting quality. However, hard bullets do not give reliable
performance on game, even with maximum loads. At low
velocities, with light loads or at excessive ranges, hard bullets do
not expand, but simply penetrate clean through, causing little
tissue damage. At high velocities, particularly at close range, the
front portion of the bullet fragments severely upon impact.

Bullet cast of half and half wheelweights and linotype shed its
nose at high velocity. Arrows point to locations of stress cracks
caused by shearing of deformed metal, which lead to its fracturing.
Light colored region near nose is soft, recrystallized metal caused
by plastic deformation, whereas dark region below retains the
harder, as-cast structure. Deformed corner of bullet base resulted
when bullet yawed in the recovery medium and shed its gascheck.
Note also that while a stress crack on the left side of the bullet nose
indicates incipient fracture of some nose material, the bullet’s
yawing reduced the stress on this part so that it was not shed, hence
the assymetrical shape of the recovered bullet.

by C.E. Harris and Dennis Marshall

causing severe surface damage and excessive meat loss. H ollow-
point cast bullets of hard alloy perform similarly, but in the
extreme. The entire hollow-point portion shatters, leaving only
the base of the bullet intact to provide minimal penetration.
This is in marked contrast to hollow-point bullets cast of soft
alloy and fired at blackpowder velocities, where they provide
classic “mushroom” expansion with good weight retention.
This difference in performance is explained by differences in the
physical properties of the alloys used, and the velocity with
which they strike the game target.

Regardless of alloy composition, cast rifle bullets expand and
subsequently fracture in two distinct stages. Expansion is a
relatively smooth, continuous process in which the nose metal
deforms, first by slight axial compression, and then by shear
wherein metal flows toward and over the perimeter of the bullet
to form the“mushroom.” Fracture of the expanded nose occurs
periodically. As expansion continues, a crack initiates beneath
the mushroom at the perimeter of the bullet and propagates in a
curved path (much like an ogive) toward the nose of the bullet.
If the bullet retains adequate velocity as this point is reached,
the expanded metal sloughs off by a ductile fracture mech¬
anism, and the process repeats itself until force against the nose
diminishes below a level needed to sustain the deformation.

Soft lead alloys with only small percentages of antimony are
more ductile than harder ones, and can withstand greater
deformation before fracturing occurs. The presence of tin,
within the normal range used for bullet metal, has little effect on
retarding expansion, and does not contribute to the fracturing
mechanism. Soft alloys, however, are inadequate for high
velocity loads. Because of their reduced strength, they can
neither deliver suitable accuracy, nor withstand the high
velocities of heavier loads and remain intact (unless contained
by a jacket).

Use of a moderately hard alloy permits a compromise of

Bullet cast of wheelweight metal with 2% tin added
shows good expansion and weight retention. Arrows indicate stress
cracks caused by shear of displaced nose material. Note incipient
fracture of large fragment at right which is barely attached to the
rest of the bullet.

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reasonably high velocity and good hunting accuracy, with
adequate striking energy, penetration and bullet performance.
With correct loads having properly dimensioned bullets, good
lubrication and suitable powder charge, cast bullets can equal
the accuracy of factory loads, providing penetration and energy
equal to .30-30 Win. or .30-40 Krag factory loads, in cartridges
such as the .30-30, .308 Win., or .30-'06. This is entirely
adequate for the majority of deer hunting, which rarely requires
shooting beyond 150 yds.

Alloys not harder than Lyman No. 2 metal (90% lead, 5% tin,
5% antimony, approximately 16 BHN), will give best results.
Softer alloys are preferable, if they can provide suitable
accuracy from the particular rifle used. We have used wheel-
weight metal with 2% tin added, about 13.5 BHN, with very
good results in several .30 cal. rifles at velocities up to about
2100 f.p.s., although it requires a smooth barrel, careful
lubrication, and thorough cleaning at regular intervals to
maintain good accuracy, comparable to factory loads.

Optimum cast bullet performance on game requires the
striking velocity not be excessive, otherwise violent fracturing
of the bullet, poor weight retention and excessive meat damage
will occur. If alloy and velocity are controlled to provide at least

60% weight retention, adequate expansion and penetration will
be available even for quartering and raking shots on deer-sized
animals. In firing tests, .30 cal. cast bullets weighing 175-190
grs., cast of alloys similar to No. 2 metal and fired at velocities
from 2050 to 2100 f.p.s., retained 60% of their original weight,
gave penetration equal to factory 180-gr. .30-'06 loads, and
expanded to about V/i times their original diameter.

Available reports from hunters and firing experiments sug¬
gest meat destruction and bullet fragmentation become exces¬
sive at striking velocities above about 2100 f.p.s. Alloys harder
than No. 2 metal exhibit increased fracturing and greater weight
loss at somewhat lower velocities than softer bullets. This
becomes evident upon examination of the data in the accompa¬
nying table.

Firing tests were conducted using conventional lubricated,
gaschecked bullets in .30 cal. rifles, using .30-30 and .30-'06
factory loads as controls. Each shot was chronographed, the
penetration measured, and the bullets recovered. Averages of
velocity, penetration, expansion and weight retention are based
on no less than four bullets in each case. Two alloys used
represent two simple formulations which can be readily mixed
from common materials, being slightly softer, and slightly

CAST BULLET EXPANSION VS. ALLOY AND STRIKING VELOCITY

Averages of Not Less Than Four Rounds Shot Into Wet Paper at 25 Yards

Bullet Type
and Alloy

Bullet

weight*

(grs.)

Vel @

15 ft.
(f.p.s.)

Pene¬

tration

(ins.)

Expan¬

sion

(cals.)**

%

Weight

Retained

Remarks

Remington

.30-30

170

2074

12

1.58

80

CONTROL“A”

Core Lokt

Winchester

.30-30

Power Pt.

170

2081

12

1.64

77

CONTROL“B”

Winchester

.30-'06

Power Pt.

180

2635

20

2.14

77

CONTROL“C"

LYMAN #31141

new wheelweights
+4% tin

175.5

1434

19

1.24

96

marginal expansion

(BHN 13.5)

175.5

1679

20

1.98

91

excellent expansion

175.5

2037

18

1.42

66

good expansion, shed
nose in fragments

175.5

2108

16

1.49

61

as above but more flattened

LYMAN #31141
the equivalent of old
wheelweights plus

2% tin
(BHN 16.5)

173

1724

30

1.04

96

no significant expansion

173

1771

24

1.17

84.8

marginal expansion some
fragmenting

173

2020

18

1.11

58.4

much fragmenting shed

nose

Darr #308170XQ
(much like 31141 but
nose-pour)
new linotype
(BHN 21)

179

1725

28

1.04

97

slight flattening minimal
expansion

179

1964

16

1.05

58

much fragmenting shed

nose

179

2130

17

1.00

53

as above, but more severe

fracturing

♦Bullet weights include lubricant in all grooves + gascheck.

♦♦Expansion is average of recovered bullet diameter at largest and smallest points, divided by unfired diameter, i.e. .308" for
jacketed control, .310" for cast bullets.

8/Hunting With Cast Bullets

97

harder than Lyman No. 2 metal. Virgin linotype metal was used
for comparison purposes with a bullet of similar shape, to
illustrate the greater fracturing which accompanies harder
alloys.

Telephone books which have been soaked thoroughly over¬
night, and stacked without squeezing out the excess water, were
used as an expansion medium. Penetration, expansion and
weight retention of factory loads compare closely with actual
bullets recovered from game, or shot into gelatine blocks.
Actual penetration of the factory loads in wet paper was about
15-20% greater than factory data for the same loads fired in
gelatine. The relative penetration of the .30-30 and .30-'06 loads
was the same, and expansion and weight retention of bullets
recovered in the wet paper were almost identical with factory
experience for the same loads fired in gelatine. The difference in
penetration is partly explained by the fact that gelatine blocks
are a homogeneous mass, while the stacked phone books, stood
on edge, contained some airspace despite efforts to press them
tightly together. The effect is analogous to comparing penetra¬
tion in spaced pine boards vs. one solid log.

Such firing is necessarily subjective, but because all bullets
were fired into the same medium, at the same 25-yd. range and
approximate velocity levels, using factory ammunition as a
standard, it is possible to make a judgment on their relative
performance. It should be noted, however, that the rotational
velocity of a bullet diminishes less slowly than its striking
velocity, and reduced load firings at short range do not
necessarily produce the same results that actual firing at long
range would. Expansion and weight loss at longer ranges would
probably be somewhat greater than shown by the lower
velocities here. Nonetheless, the experimental data show good
agreement with the available reports from hunters who have
used cast bullets on game, most of which is shot at close range.

Factors determining load choice are the anticipated range at
which game will be shot, and the penetration and striking
energy required. Moderately hard alloys in the range of 13-16
BHN will permit good performance over a useful range of
striking velocities.

At a muzzle velocity of 2100 f.p.s., a 175-gr. #31141 bullet
retains 1649 f.p.s. and 1057 ft.-lbs. of energy at 150 yds. This will
provide reasonable expansion of correct alloys and adequate
penetration for deer-sized game. Heavier bullets will permit
greater retained energies, but expansion fails at long range
before striking energy become inadequate.

Exterior ballistics of typical cast bullet loads are shown in the
back of this book. It is recommended that for deer hunting, the
bullet retain at least 1700 f.p.s. striking velocity to insure
expansion, while having not less than 1000 ft.-lbs. of energy.
These criteria will help determine maximum useful range of .30
cal. cast bullet loads for hunting purposes.

For bullets of the same alloy and shape, the percentage of
weight loss at a given striking velocity is relatively unaffected by
sectional density, within the normal range of bullet weights for a
given cartridge.

Optimum penetration, striking energy and bullet perfor¬
mance will be obtained using the heavier available cast bullets
for a given caliber. These should be cast of metal not harder
than No. 2 alloy, and loaded to provide striking (rather than
muzzle) velocities not exceeding about 2100 f.p.s. When
anticipated shooting ranges are likely to exceed 100 yds., higher
velocity cast bullet loads may be useful to obtain greater
retained energies, but they will be unnecessarily destructive at
close ranges. For short-range woods hunting, lighter loads,
around 1800-2000 f.p.s., will give good results.

Because the upper practical muzzle velocity limit for cast
bullets, consistent with good hunting accuracy in most rifles, is
around 2100 f.p.s., the striking energy of such loads in .30 cal.
rifles is about equal to the .30-30 Winchester with bullets such as
the #31141, or the .30-40 Krag when heavier bullets like the
#311284 are used. This generally limits their use to deer-sized
animals, except when used by a very experienced hunter who
can get within close range, pick his shots carefully, and shoot
well. Although reports have been received of hunters killing
moose and elk at short range with a.30 cal. cast bullet loads, this
cannot be recommended to the average hunter, any more than
you could recommend .30-30 factory loads for such game. Their
energy is marginal for game larger than deer.

When greater striking energy is needed than is provided by
.30 cal. cast bullet loads, hunters should either use jacketed
bullets, or resort to larger calibers offering greater energy with
suitable cast bullet loads. The above principles are completely
applicable to larger calibers, such as the .35 Rem., .358 Win., or
.375 H&H. Correct cast bullet loads in these cartridges can
equal or exceed the performance of .35 Rem., .358 Win. or .350
Rem. Mag. factory loads. In proper hands, they would be
adequate for any North American game at moderate ranges. As
for the larger bores, over .40 cal., today's hunters will Find they
perform as well with cast bullets today as they did during the
blackpowder era when they were the principal meat gatherers
for a growing nation.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

AN INTRODUCTION TO
MUZZLELOADING

A Historical Review of Muzzleloading

R ecords describing the early use of guns are often vague,
conflicting and incomplete. The defenders of Seville in
1247 supposedly used a rock-throwing cannon to defend their
city. This is one of the earliest references to the use of cannon.
Next, a fresco painting dated 1340 by Paola Neri includes the
image of a single person firing a hand cannon.

As primitive as these weapons were they did sometimes fire
and were capable of causing considerable damage. Whether or
not various records are accurate it is still safe to assume that by
1350 the use of cannon and hand cannon was growing rapidly.

Early hand cannon were crude affairs consisting of a long
iron tube closed at one end and attached to a pole by which the
cannon was held. A touch hole was drilled near the closed end of
the tube to allow the shooter to ignite the main charge with a
match or ember. To load, the shooter poured an undetermined
amount of impure, unpredictable powder down the barrel.
Choice of projectiles was limited only by his surroundings. The
guns were often overloaded and burst in the shooter’s hands.
When the gun did fire properly the only sure effect was the
beating taken by the man holding the pole.

The hand cannon was slowly modified from the pole-
mounted crude tube of the fourteenth century to a more or less
bona-fide handgun. The barrel was fastened to a sturdy wooden
stock styled with a curved butt permitting rudimentary sighting.
The Germans are credited with developing the matchlock—the
first lock for the hand cannon—in the early fifteenth century.
Combination of the two produced the most successful firearm
to date. A matchlock consists of an S-shaped lever holding the
fuse (or match) at one end with the hand-operated trigger lever
at the other end. This lever pivots around a pin through the
gunstock. Clasping the trigger sweeps the burning end of the
match into position over the priming charge, ignites same and—
hopefully—sets off the main charge.

There were many faults inherent in the matchlock system.
The wind could move the match and ignite the priming before
the shooter was prepared. Also, the wind could blow the
powder out of the pan or even extinguish the fuse. Obviously,
the weather had to be perfect—no rain, snow, hail or high
winds—before the firearms had the remotest chance of effec¬
tiveness. These were the days, however, when armies marched
only for brief periods between the spring thaw and the fall
harvest season. Arduous campaigns in inclement weather were
yet to come.

By the end of the fifteenth century many of these mechanical
problems were solved. Fuses were soaked in a mixture of salt¬
peter and water and then dried. The result was an even-burning
fuse not easily extinguished. A spring was developed to hold the
match away from the powder. The touch hole was moved from
the top of the gun to the side and covered to protect it—and the
priming—from the elements.

Further development of the matchlock system and guns in
general, was given impetus from flow social change. Previously
feudal armies defended the land owned by their masters.
However, as the feudal system waned and nationalism grew,
wars were fought on other lands some distance from hearth and
home. Economics of the time required the serfs, the bulk of any
given army, to keep up the agricultural effort ensuring the lord
would have sustenance for his people. The increasing length of
campaigns plus the rise of nationalism saw the decline of feudal
forces and the birth of the standing army concept. Defense, and
armament in general, became increasingly important and the

gun developed a bit faster than it might have had the feudal
system contined to exist.

Even with these social and mechanical developments the guns
had one large fault: They were rarely accurate at anything but
point-black range. The science of ballistics was unknown and
many times it was more luck than skill that resulted in a success¬
ful shot. The problem was partially solved by rifling the barrel, a
process which appeared at the end of the fifteenth century.

This development changed shooting drastically. The inventor
of rifling, like that of gunpowder, is not conclusively known.

The Austrian Gaspard Killner is now linked to the discovery
in the 1400’s. Later, Augustus Rotter of Nuremburg was
credited with the invention in 1520. More than 100 years later
an English patent covering the invention of rifling methods was
issued to Arnold Rotsipen in 1635.

While rifling was a milestone in the development of accurate
firearms its practical application was questionable. In the
fifteenth and sixteenth centuries shooters used mechanically
tight-fitting projectiles without patching material. When foul¬
ing accumulated in the grooves loading became extremely dif¬
ficult—if not impossible. After a few shots it was necessary to
pound the ball down the barrel with a mallet. Loading was
terribly slow and rifling was not used on military long guns for
some time.

The sixteenth century also saw the development of the wheel-
lock ... a self-activated ignition system. However, the wheellock
was expensive to make and easily damaged. For these reasons it
never fully replaced the matchlock system and had only a few
years of acceptance before being bumped aside by the flintlock.

Sixteenth century tactics leaned increasingly towards the use
of firearms; notably the arquebus combined with a force of
pikemen. The arquebus was usually a light wheellock fired
without a rest; offering the troops additional mobility. Gradu¬
ally the arquebus was replaced by the more efficient, but
heavier, musket. Popular military acceptance of the musket was
long in coming since it was heavy to carry and took fifty-six drill
movements to reload.

However, the musket was so much more effective than the
arquebus that its succession was inevitable. The growing use of
muskets among the ranks of infantry pikemen made cavalry
shock charges even more hazardous than they had been and so
the horsemen armed themselves with handguns.

The matchlock was difficult to use on horseback, but the
invention of the wheellock provided troopers with a satisfac¬
torily manageable handgun. While too delivate for use on
muskets the wheellock did just fine on pistols and cavalrymen
usually carried at least two in saddle holsters.

The Swedish king, Gustavus Adolphus, was not only a bril¬
liant tactician, but a pioneer of military technological develop¬
ment in the 1520’s. He replaced the heavy wooden musket rest
with a lighter iron spike providing the musketeer not only with a
lighter load but also a substitute close-quarter weapon. Eventu¬
ally, Gustavus adopted a lighter musket and, an innovation for
its time, the paper cartridge. The foregoing led to a major
change in tactics resulting in the infantry becoming the prime
fighting force by the 1700’s.

An improved lock system, known as the snaphaunce, appear¬
ed later in the sixteenth century in the Netherlands. Early
snaphaunces had an arm holding iron pyrites which struck the
toothed steel of the frizzen and created sparks. However, iron
pyrites crumbled easily and eventually flint was used in its place.

9/An Introduction to Muzzleloading

99

English wheellock rifle of .61 caliber circa 1680. The unusual round/octagonal barrel is marked "R. Rowland Londino.” Courtesy Winchester
Gun Museum .

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As the sparks were being created the frizzen moved forward and
brought the priming pan cover with it, exposing the priming
charge to the shower of sparks. Later this lock was simplified
and became the flintlock we know so well today.

The flintlock's biggest improvement over previous lock
systems was that the cover of the flashpan opened and sparks
were delivered to the charge all in one motion . . . meaning the
gun would be reliable even in rainy weather. This improvement,
and the simple operation and durability of the flintlock, added
to its success.

Firearms took a big leap forward with the emergence of the
flintlock. The long gun became a reliable piece of equipment
and, more often than not, fired when the trigger was pulled!

As soon as the flintlock system appeared and its advantages
were known, many governments began switching from match¬
lock to flintlock muskets. In England, the 1600’s found the
British Army with a motley collection of muskets including
some matchlocks, matchlocks converted to flint and even a few
modern flintlocks. The arrival of William and Mary of Orange,
in 1660, brought many changes to the British Isle and one of
these was the speed-up of the switch from matchlock to flintlock
firearms. The new rulers decided the Brown Bess flintlock
should be the standard military firearm and arranged their
purchases accordingly.

In 1660 the Brown Bess musket was a .78 caliber smooth-bore
with a 48" barrel. Revisions in design occurred from time to
time and by 1713 the musket had a 46" barrel and weighed ten
pounds. The lock and barrel were browned by artificial
oxidation; hence the name Brown Bess. A lug atop the barrel,
just back from the muzzle, fitted a detachable steel-sleeved
triangular bayonet. The bayonet, by the way, which first
appeared when men plugged knives into the muzzles of their
muskets at Ypres in 1647, was given a permanent place in
modern armies by the invention of the “ring" or “socket"
bayonet in 1678.

Paper cartridges could be used with the Brown Bess for ease
and speed in loading. To load his Brown Bess the British soldier
bit open the end of the cartridge opposite the bullet, poured a
little powder into the priming pan, poured the remainder of the
charge down the muzzle, then loaded the bullet and remnants of
the cartridge which served as crude patching. Use of the
cartridges reduced loading time and British soldiers using paper
cartridges could shoot about six shots a minute. This rate was
reduced to about three shots a minute when modest accuracy
was required.

The French armies under Louis XIV carried flintlocks by
1660. Francis I initiated government manufacture of firearms in
1535 and in 1669 the French government began the first
national armory in St. Etienne. By 1717 the French government
had standardized production of all guns according to a specific
pattern. This pattern called for a .69 caliber musket with a 47"
barrel and an overall length of 62!^". This standardization made
repairs and replacement parts the same throughout the armies
and allowed all the troops to use the same ammunition. The
French musket of 1763 was used as a model for the first muskets
produced at the American armories in Springfield, Massachu¬
setts, and Harper’s Ferry, Virginia. • •»

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Long Guns

Firearms in early American history were transplants from
Europe. But conditions in the New World were much different
from those in Europe and adaptation was necessary. America
was thickly wooded and sparsely settled with few roads. Most
travel was by foot and a longgun had to be light enough to carry
long distances. Conflict with the Indians was common and the
new settlers soon discovered the Indians hid behind trees and
fought from ambush. It was impossible to fight them using the
parade ground European tactics. The Jaeger rifle was brought
to Pennsylvania Dutch country by the Germans. They quickly
began to adapt their rifle to the new country and thus evolved
the Pennsylvania Rifle.

Around 1740 an American development did a great deal to
change the course of shooting history. This was the develop¬
ment of loading an under bore-size ball inside a cloth patch.
Grease on the patch kept the powder fouling soft and its tight fit
pushed fouling from the previous shot before it. It also kept the
ball from coming into direct contact with the lands and thereby
eliminated leading. The Pennsylvania rifle, using this system,
took a mere twenty seconds to load, compared to the Jaeger
which needed fifteen minutes.

The New World demanded a different breed of men and they
needed a dependable rifle. By 1760 modifications on the
Pennsylvania rifle had evolved into another distinct species, the
Kentucky (or American) Long Rifle. The Kentucky Rifle was
lighter than the Pennsylvania and weighed between nine and ten
pounds. Bore size was reduced to get more bullets per pound of
lead and the barrel was lengthened to get the most velocity out
of a given powder charge.

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Contrary to popular belief, riflemen were not a major factor
in the winning of the Revolutionary War. The long-barrelled
weapon was certainly superior in accuracy and range to the
short rifle used by the Hessian Haegers and the service
smoothbore musket. The rifle took less time to load since
riflemen used a cloth patch around an under bore-size round
ball. However, in the broad view, riflemen were few and far
between and it was the Brown Bess and muskets like it that fired
the short-range volleys and made the bayonet rush which
decided the day.

Crack rifleman Henry Morgan conceded rifles were effective
only when supported by muskets and bayonets. At Brooklyn
Heights (1776), riflemen firing from cover were bayonetted by
British and Hessians who drew their fire and then rushed before
the riflemen could reload for another volley.

Britain developed a gun called the Blunderbuss in the eigh¬
teenth century and this firearm was manufactured into the early
nineteenth century. It featured a barrel about fifteen inches long
with a smoothly “belled” muzzle. These unique pieces were used
for protection against highwaymen but were never used for
hunting.

Gunsmiths were always trying to improve their firearms and
in the late eighteenth century the first chamber plugs were
invented. Previously, when the priming charge exploded, the
flame touched only a small corner of the main powder charge.
With the chamber plug the flame exploded directly into the
center of the main powder charge increasing the power to be
realized within a given barrel-length.

However, with the good comes the bad and, as beneficial as
the plug was, it did have one serious drawback: The flame had
to pass through the chamber plug to reach the main charge and
this increased the ignition time and thereby lessened accuracy.
Henry Nock, a British gunsmith, came to the shooter’s rescue in
1787. Nock created a larger ante-chamber which was connected
to the main powder charge by a small cylindrical hole. When the
hammer fell the flame from the priming charge entered the
ante-chamber and was forced through a small aperture, speed¬
ing ignition and overcoming the greatest drawback of the earlier
chamber plugs. Nock’s plug allowed shorter, and more easily
removable, barrels.

By 1800 America was becoming quite heavily populated and
the westward move was on. Both firearms and ammunition
were in great demand. Eleuthere Irenee DuPont arrived in
America from Paris with his father and brother in 1800, as
political refugees, bent on developing a tract of land in Virginia.
Eleuthere’s plans changed when he ran out of gunpowder on a
hunting trip and purchased some of American manufacture.
Unimpressed with its quality he decided to begin manufactur¬
ing powder. This was the humble beginning of what is today one
of the country’s largest manufacturing firms.

The DuPont plant was a great success. The quality of the
powder was much better than anything available in this
country. Gunpowder had, at this time, many uses other than for
shooting. People believed that drinking a mixture of gunpowder
and rum made them courageous. Gunpowder was also used as a
seasoning for meat, and as a cauterizing agent on open wounds.
An interesting belief was that burning gunpowder purified the
air ... a questionable benefit given the acrid aroma. Nonethe¬

less, the troops at Valley Forge were ordered to burn the powder,
of one rifle charge per night in each tent to purify the air.

In the nineteenth century there were two great changes in the
firearms industry: Breechloading and the Percussion Cap.

The concept of breechloading had intrigued gunsmiths and
shooters alike for many years. All attempts at designing a
workable breechloader failed because the propellant gases
always managed to escape around the breech seal—diminishing
the velocity of the projectile as well as affecting the shooter.

In 1664 Abraham Hall developed one of the first breech¬
loading rifles but the design was not successful. It ws not until
1811 that John H. Hall (no relation to Abraham) perfected a
breechloading system and applied for a United States patent
that same year. Hall submitted his ideas to the American
government and the government, impressed, sent Hall to the
Harper’s Ferry Armory in 1816 to implement production of the
design. Shortly afterward, the U.S. became the first nation to
adopt a breechloader as a military firearm. Muzzleloaders
remained the backbone of military armament, though, as there
was still great difficulty in keeping the breech tightly closed.

Development of the percussion cap was the second great nine¬
teenth century firearms innovation. In 1805 Reverend Alex¬
ander Forsyth, an Englishman, discovered the explosive prop¬
erties of fulminate of mercury. With this discovery came the
development of the percussion cap. Joshua Shaw, another
Englishman, is credited with the actual invention of the cap.
Although he finished the development in 1813 he did not release
the invention until he completed his relocation to the U.S. in
1814. Then he applied for—and received—an American patent.

Shaw’s cap contained a small amount of fulminate and was
placed over a “nipple” through which a channel ran leading to a
bolster or “drum” and finally into the main powder charge.
When the hammer fell on the cap, the fulminate ignited and a jet
of flame was directed into the main charge, igniting it with a
surity never before attainable.

By 1840 the percussion cap was widely accepted. Between
1820 and 1830 quite a few flintlock guns were adapted to the
percussion system but guns produced after this period usually
were designed for the cap. Flintlocks continued to be manufac¬
tured for many years as there was some reluctance—as there
usually is—in making a change.

American rifles continued to change and the Plains Rifle
emerged in the United States around 1840. Its chief characteris¬
tics were the thick-wristed halfstock and the big-bored short
barrel. The needs of western pioneers for a stronger-barreled
gun to fire greater charges behind heavier bullets not only led to
the foregoing design development but also to the use of “cast
steel” barrels in the mid-1800’s.

This new cast steel replaced, and was superior to, the existing
welded iron barrels. This strength allowed the westener to
increase his charge safely. The range of his shots tended to be
double that of his Eastern brother and the game twice—or even
greater—the size of Eastern animals. The westener had to of the
Kentucky Rifle is sometime absent but the western rifle usually
with the bison, moose and grizzly.

The Plains Rifle is seldom found in flintlock since that
ignition system was making its exit by 1830. The familiar
patchbox of the Kentucky Rifle is sometimes absent but the

Percussion half-stock .48 caliber plains rifle circa 1850. The octagonal barrel is marked "L. Reinfried.” Courtesy Winchester Cun Museum.

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Colt's 1860 Army was the most widely used Colt percussion revolver. More than 200,000 of these guns were made with production halting in
1872. During the Civil War 34 percent of all pistols ordered by the Union were the Colt 1860 Army .44. Courtesy NRA Gun Museum.

western rifle usually features double set triggers and brass or
iron furniture.

Handguns developed in much the same manner as long
guns—first the hand cannon, the matchlock, the wheellock and
finally the flintlock and percussion models. Single shot hand¬
guns were prominent for many years but not until the early
1800’s was the multi-shot revolver patented. The idea of a
multi-shot handgun intrigued gunsmiths and shooters alike—
and many pistols were developed which allowed more than one
shot before reloading.

The first multi-shot pistols had two barrels, one over the
other, and one trigger for each barrel. A second model, known
as the turnbarrel pistol, featured two barrels arranged vertically
which pivoted on a central base pin. After firing the first barrel
the shooter rotated the barrels to bring the unfired barrel in line
with the lock. While this model had a slower action than the
fixed over/ under model it required only one lock—which made
it less expensive to produce.

In the early years of the nineteenth century four-barrel turn
pistols were quite common. However, the multi-shot pistol
known today as the revolver did not emerge until the 1830’s.

Handguns

In 1835 Samuel Colt applied for a British patent for a
revolver and, in the following year, applied for an American
patent on the same gun. It is interesting to note that while Sam
Colt is most famous for his revolvers it was his rifles that
initially brought him success. His first plant was in Paterson,
New Jersey, and his first government contract was for rifles.

His first pistol, the Paterson, was available in three models
and featured a folding trigger. Colt tried to sell the government
this revolving handgun but failed. Failure to get the contract,
plus a ruinously expensive lawsuit, closed the Paterson factory.

Soon after, as fate would have it, Colt was awarded a large
government contract for his revolvers. He accepted the contract
but no longer had manufacturing facilities and had to find
outside help. This outside help was Eli Whitney.

Whitney had invented the cotton gin but before he could
secure a patent the machine was stolen. Whitney became
embroiled in a legal battle over the missing cotton gin and the
many copies of it that appeared throughout the country. In his
despair Whitney accepted a government contract for 10,000
handguns and spent the next year developing a system to
produce the guns. This system incorporated interchangeable

parts—a manufacturing innovation—and was an important
step in the development of mass production. In the early 1840’s
Whitney had the two items that Sam Colt needed most
desperately: Manufacturing know-how and a manufacturing
plant. The Colt-Whitney partnership seemed ideal. The first
fruits of this partnership was the .44 caliber Whitneyville-
Walker revolver. Colt had modified his original design for more
appeal to the government and the Walker had a fixed trigger
and brass triggerguard which fathered the now-familiar re¬
volver silhouette.

With the success of the Whitneyville-Walker Sam Colt began
to get the orders he had needed a few years earlier. In 1847 Colt
opened a factory in Hartford, Connecticut, and began produc¬
ing a lighter version of the Walker. Since that day the Hartford
factory has been busy producing Colt firearms.

In 1851 Sam Colt was invited to the Great Exhibition in
London. He stirred such great interest among the English that
he was invited to read a paper on the Colt revolver before the
Institute of Civil Engineers. Encouraged, despite understand¬
able resentment from British firearms manufacturers, Colt
began producing revolvers in Britain during 1853. His hopes for
a fat government contract were squashed, however, when a
revolver of British design and manufacture was chosen as the
standard military firearm. The Colt facility closed shortly
afterwards.

In the late !840’s Colt again sought outside assistance to
improve his business and teamed up with Elisha King Root.
Root designed much of the machinery used in the Hartford
facility and, following the .36 caliber 1851 Navy revolver.
Root’s streamlining of the basic revolver design is easy to spot.

In 1860 Colt and Root manufactured a revolver to replace the
various Dragoon models and fill the performance gap between
the heavyweight .44’s and the lightweight .36 Navy. The new
revolvers was called the Army Holster Pistol, Model of I860
and it arrived just in time to play the major handgun role in our
Civil War. The .44 caliber six-chambered revolver weighed two
pounds, eleven ounces and featured a round rebated cylinder
and the new Root-designed creeping loading lever.

The Navy Pistol, Model 1861, followed the Model 1860 and
closely resembled it. The Navy was a smaller six-chambered
pistol of .36 caliber with a round barrel (as opposed to the
Model 1851 which had an octagonal barrel).

1862 was a year of finalities for Sam Colt. His last percussion
revolver design, the Police Model of 1862, appeared that year.
Hereafter, all new designs would be engineered for the metallic
cartridge. However, Sam Colt, himself, would not see them

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since 1862 was his last year. His life had been a series of
successes and failures but he left a legacy of firearms excellence
which lives to this day. The name Colt was, and still is, symbolic
of quality and dependability in firearms.

The closest Colt competitor, and the producer of what has
been called the finest percussion revolver design, was the firm of
E. Remington & Sons who began producing revolvers as soon
as the early Colt patents expired. The 1858 New Model Army
and Navy models were the most popular Remington percussion
designs and those which represent the peak of percussion
revolver design.

The 1858 New Model Army .44 saw service in our Civil War
and was favored by many because of the integral topstrap which

provided more frame support than did the open-top Colt
design. The 1858 also had a one-piece frame and grip assembly
contrasted to Colt’s three piece design. The sturdiness of this
design was carried on into the cartridge era via the 1875
Remington revolver.

Hundreds of years have elapsed between the initial discovery
of gunpowder and the development and acceptance of the
metallic cartridge. In this chapter we have not attempted to
treat the various eras as thoroughly as they deserve—only to
provide an outline of how things happened. Since the scope of
this book is intended to cover only muzzle-loading black-
powder guns it is with the decline of the percussion era that we
close this discussion.

Shooting the Minie Ball

A t one time or another nearly everyone tries to shoot
something other than a patched round ball out of his
muzzle loader. This means either a solid or hollow-base conical
bullet. What most shooters don’t fully realize is the relative
complexity of making the switch to conicals...and accom¬
plishing worthwhile performance.

We all know a Minie ball has a hollow base and is designed
for an easy sliding fit down the bore. The Minie was designed
just before our Civil War and relies on the igniting powder
charge to spread the skirts to seal the bore and firmly engage the
rifling. Usually there are several scraping grooves around the
bullet which collect fouling from the preceding shot as the bullet
travels towards the muzzle.

The other conical slug has a solid base and relies on a
different technique for sealing the bore and locking into the
rifling. These bullets, like the Lyman #454612, have a top band
dimension several thousandths of an inch larger than bore
diameter. The center and bottom bands are sized at, or a
thousandth of an inch below, bore diameter. As the powder
charge ignites the bullet’s base is forced down the bore;
beginning to move before the bullet’s tip. This situation
compresses the bullet’s overall length and the soft lead spreads
out, filling the grooves and engaging the rifling. For bullets of
this design perhaps the most critical dimension is that of the
bore into which they are loaded. These solid conicals must be at
least bore diameter and ought to engrave slightly on loading for
best results.

Aside from the two basic bullet patterns there are at least six
closely integrated variables which affect performance. They are:
Depth of rifling, rate of twist, barrel length, velocity, fouling,
and bullet design.

Depth of Rifling: Conicals work best in a barrel with
shallower grooves than those typically found in roundball
barrels. Where the roundball works best with .010* to .012*
grooves the conical barrel needs .004* to .005* to do its best.

There’s another basic difference, too. Often the conical barrel
will have fewer lands and grooves than its round ball counter¬
part. For example, tjie Zouave musket sports a three groove
barrel as do a number of other muskets. These broad shallow
grooves make it easier for the Minie bullet to effectively expand,
seal the bore and clean it with the scraping grooves on each slug
as it is fired down the barrel. Deep rifling with numerous lands
and grooves requires the bullet to deform itself more to engage
the rifling, increases the liklihood of blow-by and increases drag
both in the barrel and in the air.

Rate of Twist: For some reason this factor seems to be
overlooked when shooters consider a conical bullet. To many
people the solution is simple — “If I can get it down the barrel
I’ll shoot it.’’ Without a second thought, the shooter expects his
roundball barrel with the slow twist to produce equal accuracy
with an elongate bullet, two or three times heavier than the

patched ball. There is much more to the situation as you will see.

Within a given caliber, the faster the twist the better a conical
(either solid or hollow base) will tend to perform in terms of
accuracy. It is also true, however, that the faster the twist the
more fouling will remain in the bore...affecting accuracy and
ease of reloading. More about that later.

The suitability of a rate of twist varies with the velocity at
which the bullet is fired. For example, the replica Zouave has a
1-72* twist as does nearly every other .58 musket on the market
today. Firing the Zouave and either the #575213-OS or the
#575213 with “G.I.’’charges of 60 grains of 2Fg blackpowder
produces good accuracy. For precise target work skirmishers
and match shooters often back down to 40 or 50 grains of 2Fg.

However, when the charge is upped beyond 80 grains of 2Fg,
accuracy usually begins to fall off. Heretofore this has been
chalked off to skirt deformation—if not to “blown” skirts—and
little if any conjecture arose concerning the velocity/twist
relationship.

Photographic examination of several of these bullets in mid¬
air shows the skirts are in good shape at charges up to 100 grains
of 2Fg. So, with skirts intact the culprit has to be stabilization...
these faster-moving Minies need a faster twist.

In the last couple of years two new rates of twist (for .58
conicals) have arrived on the market. The 1-60* twist is offered
by Navy Arms in its “magnum” Hawken .58. This gun has good
high velocity accuracy and has proven itself in the field, taking
the largest African game. Next, the 1-48* twist appears in the
Enfield replicas offered by Jana International and Euro Arms
of America. Although the Enfield appeared around the time of
our Civil War (as did the Zouave and 1861 Springfield) with the
faster twist, the charges it consumed were similar to the 60 grain
2Fg Zouave loads. That this twist has high performance
potential may be deduced from the fact that more and more
nationally—ranked NMLRA musked competitors are using—
and winning with—custom musket barrels with the 1-48* twist.

The two guns discussed so far are clearly defined as Minie—
launchers by the respective manufacturers. There are two other
faster twists than 1-72*—1-66* and 1-60*—which appear in .58
roundball barrels offered by Douglas, Large, Bauska and Green
River Rifleworks. With their numerous and deep lands and
grooves these barrels are best suited for the patched roundball
but will shoot a Minie with acceptable hunting accuracy.

Stepping down to .50 caliber the only currently available
conical twist is 1-48*. Lyman, Thompson/Center and Navy
Arms offer this twist in their respective Hawkens. Other.50
caliber twists are available—usually 1-66* or 1-72*—from
barrelmakers servicing the muzzleloading market.

Next comes the .45’s which include production guns with
bore dimensions of .450*-.453*. Within this bore-size category*
there is only one conical twist on the market today: 1-48*. This
seems to be a “compromise” twist allowing the shooter to

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produce good groups with either the roundball or the conical
within certain velocity constraints. Slower roundball twists are
available from a number of barrelmakers.

The .44’s are right behind with their nominal bore speci¬
fications of .445-.446" and offer the purchaser of a production
gun two conical twists: 1-22" and 1-56". The faster twist is the
best, corresponding with the specifications for the 45/70
Government projectile, and offers near-optimum stabilization
of conical slugs. However, offsetting some of the benefits of the
excellent stabilization is the l-22"s tendency to retain more
fouling than a barrel with a slower rate of twist. By the same
token, a 1 -48" twist will retain more “soot” than a 1 -56" or 1 -66"
twist if all other conditions are equal. Although seemingly
unlikely the 1-56" twist will do a reasonably good job with
Lyman #445369 as well as with the patched roundball. Guns
within this group are produced by Harrington and Richardson,
Navy Arms and Numrich Arms.

Barrel Length: This factor reflects judgements on handling
and carrying ease, interior ballistics and the degree of special¬
ization of the particular long gun design. The projectile’s “barrel
time” and propellant burning rate are perhaps the most
important considerations as in the following example.

A 300 grain Minie ahead of 175 grains of 2Fg in a 28" barrel
will burn most, if not all, of the charge. Substitute a 500 grain
Minie and more complete combustion results. The reason? The
heavier bullet requires more energy to get it started and, once
started, takes longer than a lighter bullet to travel the same
distance. This means more time for the powder charge to bum
within the barrel.

Cut that barrel back a couple inches and, chances are, the 300
grain bullet becomes noticeably unable to consume the charge.
The 500 grain slug, however, will continue to be the most
efficient. When the barrel/bullet weight combination becomes
inefficient with 2Fg, the shooter’s logical next step is to reduce
the charge weight level and move to the next finer granulation
of sporting powder. However, this is not to be done lightly since
chamber pressure and bullet design limitations impose practical
limits.

Velocity: This factor is entwined with both the rate of twist
and bullet design and coverage here may seem redundant.
However, the point needs to be made that “faster is not always
better” for, in fact, usually it is not. You must experiment with
your gun and the various brands and granulations of powder to
produce a load satisfying your accuracy and energy needs. Keep
in mind that a conical can be propelled beyond the stabilization
range of your gun’s twist and also beyond the limits of the
individual bullet design.

Fouling: This is an especially important consideration for the
conical bullet user. Residue from the preceding shot(s) lies
between the walls of the bore and the bullet loaded atop the
fresh charge in your barrel. It’s not too difficult to understand
how the fouling can not only keep a bullet from fully expanding
but can deform it as large amounts of fouling build up ahead of
a departing projectile and are“overrun” by it. The solid and
hollow-base bullets are vulnerable to fouling-related problems
in different ways.

Solid-base bullets, designed to lightly engrave the upper
bearing band during the seating process, are very difficult to
load if fouling is heavy. Fortunately, they seem less subject to
inferior performance after being (almost literally) hammered
down a heavily fouled bore.

Traditional hollow-base Minies are not so rugged and are
affected by rough handling. However, because they are sized for
a sliding fit—and not to engrave—they can be successfully
loaded in bores too dirty for similar solid-base conicals. When
the time comes for forceful seating the most serious potential
consequences are the deformation fo the skirt and canting of the
projectile in the barrel.

Fouling is an individual matter. On a hot dry day fouling is
very hard and dry; conversely, a damp (or humid) day tends to
leave fouling soft. Brands and granulation of powder produce

residue in varying degrees ... the coarser the granulation the
more fouling will be left in the bore. Lubricants react differently
with the igniting powder charge and contribute, in one way or
another, to the fouling condition.

Finally, fouling is always heaviest in the chamber area and for
several inches up the barrel. Heavy charges invariably produce
very hard dry residue and the faster the rate of twist the greater
the buildup will be regardless of caliber. Since it is of great
importance to firmly seat these heavy conicals on the charge,
safe loading and shooting are somewhat jeopardized by having
the greatest obstruction in the most critical area. Today there is
only a uniform twist rate available in the long guns suited for
conicals and it is interesting to speculate on the utility of
shallow-groove gain twist barrels which would have the slow
roundball twist at the breech-end to minimize fouling in the
chamber area and ease the attendant projectile loading and
seating problems.

Bullet Design: Perhaps the only thing common to all muzzle¬
loading conical bullets is the pure lead of which they are cast.
The following review of the Lyman bullets should assist you in
selecting the proper conical for your muzzle-loader.

#445599—A 250 grain minie with three scraping grooves and
a reasonably sturdy skirt. Originally designed for 1-56" rates of
twist this bullet does a bit better in the faster 1-22" rate of twist.
If used in the 1-56" twist start with a fairly light charge and
increase it by slight increments until the desired accuracy is attained.

#445369—The big brother of #445599, this Minie is longer
and weighs in at 291 grains. Moderate charges won’t affect the
skirt and best accuracy is found with the 1-22" twist. However,
the bullet does very well in the 1-56" twist and produces good
hunting accuracy.

Note: The #445599 and #445369 case a nominal .445" bullet and
are suitable only for rifles with a .445"-.446" bore. If you own
one of the H&R .45's, Numrich .45's or a Navy Arms Hqeken
.45, these are the conicals for you. There ar other suitable guns
on the market and the best practice is to slug the barrel and
determine the bore size by measuring the lead slug with a micrometer.

#454616—This solid-base 225 grain bullet was designed
specifically for use in the Thompson/Center Hawken .45 with
the 1-48" twist. Just how it might shoot in a slower roundball
twist would be an interesting subject for experimentation. This
bullet is too large for the .445" bores but could be sized down in
a device like Lyman’s 450 Lubricator/Sizer. Since this bullet
was designed to engrave a couple thousandths of an inch on the
top bearing band during loading, any sizing would make all
three bands the same diameter.

#454613—A 265 grain Minie designed specifically for the
Lyman Plains Rifle with the 1-48" twist. Combining charact¬
eristics of both the solid and hollow-base designs, the #454613’s
top scraping band is sized to engrave lightly while loading, while
the base cavity features a heavy skirt capable of handling heavy
charges.

#454612—This 300 grain solid-base conical was also designed
for the 1-48" twist Lyman Plains Rifle. Typical of solid-base
designs, the top bearing band is a couple thousandths over bore
size and the lands will lightly engrave the top band as the bullet
is loaded. This bullet, and the others like it, become very
difficult to load unless the bore is cleaned every couple shots.

#504617—A 375 grain solid designed for a 1-48" twist. The
upper bearing band is designed to be lightly engraved as the
bullet is loaded into a .500" bore found on the Thompson/ Center
Hawken and the Navy Arms Hawken. Performance of this
design is limited chiefly by the pressures encountered in the
higher charges.

#533476—One of the oldest Minie designs in the Lyman line,
it is also the only one currently available for .54 caliber.
Although there is no .54 musket presently on the market, the
#533476 does a good job when used in a Douglas 1-66" twist
roundball barrel. Experiement with your rifle and adjust the
powder charge until the best combination is found.

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#542622—A newly-developed .54 Minie (similar to No.
577611) featuring a heavy skirt. This bullet is designed for
maximum loads in the Lyman Plains Rifle. T/C Renegade or
other .54 rifles with a 1-48" twist and nominal .540" bore.

#557489—This is the original “Christmas Tree” bullet for the
Sharps .54 breechloading percussion rifle and carbine. Today
this 460 grain bullet is an excellent choice for both the U.S.-
made Shiloh replicas and Italian replicas of the percussion

#575494—This is the lightest .58 Minie available today-
weighing in at just 315 grains. Just 55 grains heavier (in pure
lead) than the .560" roundball the #575494 seems to give its best
performance when fired at low velocities from a replica Zouave
with a 1 -72" twist. Performance in faster twists such as the 1 -60"
found in the Navy Arms Hawken or the 1-48" found in the
Enfields has yet to be evaluated. However, the basically thin-
skirted design of the bullet logically indicates the use of only
moderate charges to avoid deformation of the skirt and canting
of the bullet.

Wide flat shoulders on the uppermost bearing band give
wadcutter performance on targets and small game. Fifty yard
accuracy from a Zouave runs around 11 with charges up to
50 grains of G-0 2Fg. Increasing the charge opens the group.

#575602—Another hollow-base design best suited to lighter
charges. This 400 grain bullet was the only one to “come apart”
during the Pressure and Velocity testing in the Lyman pressure
guns. A notable feature of the 602 is its wide and relatively
shallow square-shouldered grease/scraping grooves. While
these grooves will retain a stiff lubricant, such as a beeswax and
Crisco mixture, a looser lube like pure Crisco or Lyman minie
lubricant is best placed in the hollow base.

#575213-OS— An old style design directly descended from
Civil War projectiles and one of the favorites of modern North-
South skirmishers. The 213-0 looks like a Minie should ... a
some what streamlined configuration with three adequate
scraping grooves. Light to moderate (40 to 60 grains of G-O
2Fg) produces good accuracy for most musket shooters. This is
a good hunting bullet at standard musket velocities.

#575213—Probably the most popular and accurate Minie
available to today’s musket shooter. The 213 is a bit longer and
heavier than the Old Style and weighs in at 505 grains. Musket
shooters usually find their most accurate load somewhere
between 40 and 50 grains of G-O 2Fg or slightly greater charges
of Curtis & Harvey 2Fg. Accuracy holds until standard musket
charges (and thus velocities and pressures) are exceeded.

#577611 —A new hollow-base design weighing 540 grains.
This bullet is intended for use ahead of especially heavy charges
for hunting medium to big game. Special features include an
extra-thick skirt and two sharply defined scraping grooves.
Examination of this bullet in mid-air confirms the design’s
performance since the skirt shows no deformation.

#57730—This 570 grain slug is the heaviest standard design
offered by Lyman. While the #57730 hasn't enjoyed a great
reputation for accuracy in I -72" twist barrels the availability of
1-60" and 1-48" twist barrels may prove to be the answer and
encourage use of a fine heavyweight Minie design.

Conclusion:

You have just read a fairly comprehensive discussion of
muzzle-loading conical bullets. Their function and final per¬
formance is somewhat more complex and complicated than
most people realize. The shooter is best advised to relax and
enjoy the get-acquainted period as he experiments with a
variety of loads and lubricants. Relaxation, after all, is one of
the major byproducts of muzzle-loading.

Loading the Minie in a Rifled Musket

As in every muzzle-loading gun there are several operations
the wise shooter performs before pouring the first powder
charge down the bore. First he dries the bore and chamber area
with clean patches and removes any oil accumulation visible in
the nipple vent. Next the shooter will snap one or two caps on
the nipple to make sure the channel from the nipple through the
barrel wall is open. For a quick visual verification place the
muzzle near a leaf, blade of grass or similar object—the cap
blast will noticeably move it around if the vent is clear. Finally,
run the patch down the bore one last time to collect any new
debris. Now, you're ready to load and here's how that goes.

1. Set the musket's butt on the ground with the barrel angled
so the muzzle is well away from your body. This skirmish¬
er is reaching into his cartridge pounch for a pre¬
pared load.

2. Pour the measured charge down the barrel. Some shooters
use pre-measured charges loaded intocarboard tubing—a
common technique employed by skirmishers. For “civil¬
ian” shooters the important thing to remember is not to
load directly from a flask. There have been instances
where an ember from the preceding shot has remained
alive long enough to ignite the next charge as it dropped
down the barrel. The resulting flash touched off the
powder within the flask causing serious injury to the
shooter. Use a separate measure.

3. Push the lubricated Minie ball skirt-down into the bore,
place the recessed ramrod head over the Minie and
smoothly ram it home. Strive for a smooth motion that
leaves the Minie ball seated atop the powder without air
space or undue compression.

4. Bring the hammer to full cock, dip a cap out of the belt
pouch (suitable for civilians as well as skirmishers, this
pouch is probably the easiest way to handle musket caps)
and press it firmly over the nipple—you're ready to fire. If
the shot is not to be made immediately, carefully lower the
hammer to half-cock.

After firing leave the hammer down over the exploded cap as
you reload. This restricts air circulation and helps smother any
sparks left behind by your preceding shot. Remember—avoid
having your hands or face directly over the muzzle during the
loading operation. After the gun is loaded follow the safety
rules used for modern firearms.

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Loaded and ready to go, this Minie (obviously undersize) awaits the
cap’s flash to ignite the main powder charge.

Speeding down the bore, this Minie is now shorter and fatter than it
was just before the trigger was pulled. The grooves, or rings, around
Minies are scraping grooves and here you see debris/fouling from
preceding shots being scraped off and blown out of the barrrel.

The rear of the charge is ignited first and pushes the front portion of
the charge, as well as the Minie, up the barrel. The skirt of the bullet
starts to expand but some propellant gas does get around the
spreading base.

The most fragile, and critical, part of a Minie is its skirt. If the bullet
is cast from a cold mould a flaw can result which will give way just as
the bullet clears the muzzle as you see here. This results in the
Minie tipping a bit and losing part of its accuracy. Skirt damage,
with the same results, can also occur if a bullet is forced down a
heavily fouled bore.

Within a short distance of its starting point, the bullet has filled the
bore as much as it is going to, the entire charge of powder has been
ignited (providing we are dealing with standard Zouave charges of
60 grains of 2Fg) and the Minie ha^s not only spread out but
foreshortened within the bore as the arrows indicate.

If all goes well, your Minie will exit the bore and go on its way
looking like this one. However, too heavy a powder charge can
turn that nice square base into something resembling the big end
of a shuttlecock. Remember to tailor your charges to the design
limits of the bullets. Minies, of necessity, must be cast of soft lead
and are fairly easy to damage.

Shooting the Patched Ball

The Patched Roundball:

Without a doubt, the most popular and widely used muzzle¬
loading projectile is the patched roundball. Thi^combination of
a soft lead sphere and a scrap of lubricated cloth is peculiarly
American and has been with us ever since its worth was proven
prior to and during our Revolutionary War.

Over the years different styles of rifling have been devised and
used with some degree of success. Characteristics ran from
extremely deep grooves to relatively shallow ones; from two or
three lands to eight or more. Throughout this period and up
through today the most constant single factor has been the
patch around the ball—that hasn't changed ... nor has the lead
ball, for that matter.

A roundball, whether fired from a rifle or a smoothbore,
needs the patch to take up the slack, called “windage”, between
the ball and barrel walls. A properly fitted ball and patch will
sea! the bore and keep propellant gases behind the bullet where
they do the most good. At the same time the ball is held rigidly

in position and not allowed to wander from side to side as it
speeds towards the muzzle. In a smoothbore this means the ball
leaves the muzzle the same way each shot; it does the same in a
rifle plus the ball is stabilized by the rifling and given a high
degree of accuracy.

While patching is the common ingredient, along with the lead
ball, of roundball shooting, there are several other consid¬
erations which we, the modern shooter, must understand if we
are to obtain maximum performance from our guns. These are
rate of twist, velocity, patching and lubricant.

Rate of Twist: Experience taught our forefathers that a very
slow twist was the best for stabilizing the roundball. Unlike
some of the other traditional tales that have come down to us
the slow twist has once again proven itself.

Suitability of twist is directly related to the length and weight
of a bullet. Closely related is the length and positioning of
bearing surface on any given bullet. The roundball is the

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smallest single projectile which can completely fill a particular
bore from groove to groove, and thus has the lowest sectional
density and bearing surface of any projectile possible in that
caliber. The physics of such a ball require a very slow rotation
for optimum stabilization—providing the gun barrel is of rifle
length, over (approximately) 20 inches.

For barrels of single shot pistols or revolvers the most
appropriate twist is one notably faster than that found in a rifle
of the same caliber. For example, the best roundball twist for a
.45 caliber rifle is, let’s say, one turn in 66 inches. However
barrel a single shot pistol with a piece that slow twist tube and
check the results. Performance at 25 yards might be reasonable
but at 50 yards the groups will open notably. The best twist for
that .45 pistol is a faster one: 1-19" or 1-22". The fast twist will
handle light to heavy pistol charges (up to around 49 grains
3Fg) and keep the groups nice and tight.

Velocity: A patched roundball usually can be propelled
within broad velocity bounds without causing deterioration of
accuracy beyond acceptable hunting standards. This generality
is most true of barrels with a 1 -72" twist, the fastest twist used in
roundball rifles.

This phenomena is a direct function of velocity interacting
with the ball’s stabilization needs. Lower velocity balls will
perform well in short pistol barrels of fast twist but not in longer
verisions of the same barrel at higher velocity. The shooter’s
best course is to ascertain the rate of twist of his rifle either from
the manufacturer’s literature or by measuring the rate with a
tightly-patched cleaning rod. Velocity, by itself, is generally not
a major factor to the roundball shooter using one of the slower
twist barrels. Just as important to performance—perhaps even
more so—is the cloth in which the ball is wrapped.

Patching: The soft lead ball should never touch the lands and
grooves of the bore. Cloth patching is used to make up the
difference between ball diameter and groove diameter.

This cloth serves not only to wedge the ball tightly into the
rifling but also to protect the bore from leading and prevent the
escape of propellant gases. Obviously the patch takes a real
beating. Pillow and mattress ticking, denim and other durable
hardweave fabrics produce the best results for most people and
the shooter can usually find something adequate at his neigh¬
borhood fabric center. Of course, old ‘jeans out of the family rag
bag can be used, as can nearly any material if you try hard
enough!

Use of a looser weave material of proper thickness might
seem to result in a nice tight fit of the ball atop the powder
charge...but that’s not the true test of patching material. The
cloth must prove its merit during the split second it travels to the
muzzle wrapped around the lead ball.

The softer cloth is more prone to damage from the hot
propellant gases, friction of the barrel walls and the potential
cutting effect of the rifling’s lands. Perhaps the worst offense the
shooter can commit is to load an excessively loose ball and
patch combination. Although there is no perfect combination,
the shooter must experiment and find the best possible pairing
which allows him to load and ram the ball with reasonable ease
even with a small amount of fouling in the bore. The loose-
fitting ball and patch allows the propellant gases to by-pass the
patch, burning away all but the most substantial cloth. With its
patch partially torn or burned away, the ball is free to wander
from one side of the bore to the other and the resulting accuracy
leaves much to be desired. There are, however, a couple of
things the shooter can do to minimize damage to the patch:
Ensure the muzzle is lightly chamfered and use a good lubricant.

Safety Note: Lyman suggests xou use only patching material
of 100% natural fiber. Synthetics or blends are not good.
Further, plastic wadding should not be used.

Lubricants: A general description of a lubricant is a sub¬
stance which reduces the friction between two bearing surfaces
and expedites the motion of one body against another. Patch
lubricant plays a crucial role not only in softening fouling but in
softening the patch, allowing the cloth to more closely mould

itself to the bore of the rifle. Substances used to impregnate the
patching range from saliva, powder solvent and various oils to
commercially prepared lubricants designed for the black-
powder shooter—such as those marketed by Blue and Gray
Products, Hodgdon’s and Lyman. Best results with most of the
substances (except saliva) are obtained by working the lub¬
ricant into the material and storing the cloth a day or two,
allowing the substance to more fully permeate the fibers.

Use of the saliva-moistened patch is most practical at the
range when the shot will be fired in short order. In a hunting
situation it should be considered only a field expedient to be
used if nothing else is available. The reason is that the saliva will
rust the bore, particularly the area of the chamber region
against which the patched ball bears. Repeated use of the spit
patch can easily cause pitting; and has, to the dismay of some
modern shooters.

Choice of the proper lubricant is a matter for experi¬
mentation by the individual shooter. He should try to protect
his patching from the sharp edges of the bore’s lands and the
sometimes rough interior finish on some new muzzle-loading
barrels.

Your selection of the proper cloth patching should be based
on an understanding of the relationship between the bore of
your rifle and the roundball which will be used. Ball diameter
must be less than that of the bore and the cloth must not only fill
the grooves but also allow a tight sliding fit between the lands
and the patched ball. Follow the suggestions of your rifle’s
manufacturer concerning projectile diameter. Several com¬
panies, Lyman, CVA, and Thompson/ Center, make specific
diameters available either with the purchase of the gun or as a
component in a valuable accessory kit. Most other guns will
have standardized bore sizes and will be suited for one of the
standard roundball diameters such as .440", .445", .490" or
.560". To make your final judgement on ball and patch you
must measure the bore.

The best way to measure the bore of a gun is to drive an
oversize lead slug through it from muzzle to breech. Take the
barrel from the stock, remove the breechplug and clamp the
barrel in a vise with padded (non-marring) jaws. Lightly
lubricate the bore and start the oversize slug on its way using a
long brass rod and a hammer. When the now-engraved slug
drops from the open breech you will have a perfect print of your
bore’s dimensions. Now, with a micrometer, measure both the
bore and groove diameter. Here’s a sample: Groove—.526";
Bore—.503".

We know the ball must be smaller than the bore diameter so let’s
select a .498" diameter ball as the best choice for this bore.
With the ball adequately undersize (.005") to fit into the bore we
now determine the needed patching thickness to seal the
grooves.

Groove—.526"

Ball— .498"

.028" difference

Now divide the difference by two and the minimum patching
thickness is determined: .014". Remember, there is a thickness
of patching on each side of the ball and the difference between
the ball and groove diameters must be halved to determine the
thickness of cloth needed. Usually it is better to buy cloth that is
several thousandths thicker since the lubricated material will
compress upon loading.

Now that you’re on the way—keep experimenting with your
rifle. Vary the powder charge, cleaning technique, patching or
whatever. That’s part of the fun of muzzle-loading. But
remember to vary only one condition at a time so you can easily
keep track of cause and effect.

Loading the Patched Roundball:

Loading the patched roundball requires the same techniques
regardless whether the gun is rifled or smoothbore, flintlock or
caplock. The following preliminaries should be performed
before the first charge of the day is poured down the barrel.

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Since oil and any other form of moisture is the enemy of the
successful blackpowder shooter, the bore and chamber area
should receive a good cleaning just before the gun is loaded.
Run fresh patches down the barrel until they come out clean
and dry. Clean the flash channels of both flintlocks and
caplocks with pipe cleaners—pushing the flexible stem on into
the barrel.

Next, place a cap on the nipple of the caplock, hold the
muzzle near a blade of grass, bit of dirt, etc. and drop the gun's
hammer on the cap. Detonation of the fulminate will cause a
small but noticeable blast to emanate from the muzzle—moving
the blade of grass or bit of dust. If the blast does not manifest
itself, the shooter must go back over the gun to clear away the
obstruction.

Finally, after all is clear, run a last clean patch down the
barrel to catch any freshly dislodged lubricant. Now the gun is
ready to be loaded.

1. Set the rifle’s butt on the ground with the muzzle inclided in a
safe direction—well away from your body. Measure and pour
the powder down the barrel using an adjustable measure or
pre-weighed charges.

2. Lay your strip of lubricated patching cloth (pre-cut patch)
over the muzzle. Center the ball and press it into the bore until it
is flush with the muzzle. Tight-fitting combinations can be
seated by reversing your ball starter and “rolling” it over the
ball.

3. Cut the excess patching from around the ball. Specially
designed patch knives are ideal for this task although nearly any
sharp object will suffice.

4. Push the ball into the bore using your ball starter.

5. Seat the ball firmly on the powder with the ramrod. The
desired ramming stroke is smooth and uninterrupted. Jabbing
or tamping the ball down the bore may result in serious
deformation or uneven seating force upon the charge. Make

sure the ball is firmly seated since an air space could cause a
bulged barrel—or worse. Marking your ramrod at the appro¬
priate level is a handy trick. Return the ramrod to the thimbles.

6. Place the hammer on full cock and prime your piece—either
with powder or percussion cap. You are ready to fire. Lower the
hammer to half-cock if the shot will not be made right away.

Safety Notes

Caplocks: After firing leave the hammer down over the
exploded cap as you reload. This helps smother any sparks left
from the preceding shot. Keep your hands and face away from
the muzzle.

Flintlocks: Before squeezing the trigger at the range, check to
your right and make sure your buddy is not standing in line with
your barrel’s touch-hole. When a fully loaded flintlock goes off
there is a jet gas that shoots straight out from the vent and leaves
its mark on unwary bystanders. Warn your companions and
take extra care before squeezing the trigger.

All Misfires: Should your gun fail to fire ... keep the muzzle
pointed in a safe direction until the chance for a hangfire has
passed and you are satisfied the charge is truly “dead”. Next,
inspect the nipple and/or vent, remove any obvious obstruc¬
tion, reprime and try the shot again. If the charge continues to
balk, you may have to work some fine powder into the nipple or
vent with your pick, reprime and shoot. At worst, it may be
necessary to dismantle the rifle, unbreech the barrel and drive
out the load.

Balls Seated Without Powder: This seems to happen to
everyone at one time or another. It may be necessary to use a
“worm” or similar device or even unbreech the barrel—but
before you go to those extremes try this: Work some fine
powder into the flash channel, prime and shoot. Work more
powder into the channel and barrel, seat the ball, prime and
shoot. This should do it.

Loading and Shooting
the Percussion Revolver

F or guns which dominated the firearms scene for such a
short time—roughly thirty years—the caplock revolvers
have proved a tremendous attraction to the American shooter.
These guns appeal not only to skirmishers and other Civil War
buffs but also to anyone who has ever been the least interested in
the settling of the West. Replicas of the early Colt and Reming¬
ton revolvers launched the current interest in modern muzzle-
loaders and continue to be the most popular single type of
blackpowder firearm.

Today these revolvers are made of modern steels and are
virtually impossible to damage using sporting blackpowder due
to their limited chamber capacity. For just a couple of pennies a
shot, the plinker or target shooter can fill in a session at the
range with big-bore shooting of either the .36 or .44 revolvers
and obtain performance close to that of centerfire guns of the
same caliber.

Unlike their centerfire counterparts the caplock revolvers are
fun throughout the loading, shooting and cleaning stages of a
day in the field or at the range. The successful shooter is the one
who lavishes the most love and attention upon his “jewel.” Now
here are some tips on loading and shooting which can provide
the basis for hours of enjoyable blackpowder shooting.

Loading:

Blocked flash channels and accumulated grease or solvent are
the chief causes for misfires and “weak” shots. The key to
success is to ensure these factors don’t interfere with your

shooting. So, before pouring that first charge into a chamber,
dry the bore and each chamber with clean dry patches. Hold the
gun up to a strong light source and look through the nipple
channels—a strong glow means a clear channel. This cleaning
and examination is best done with the cylinder out of the
revolver but can be accomplished without disassembly if
necessary. The last step prior to loading is to snap a cap or two
on each nipple to completely dry the flash channels and
chamber areas. Holding the muzzle near a bit of dust, scrap of
patching etc. will visibly prove the arm’s readiness when the
object in front of the muzzle responds to the cap’s blast.

Hold the revolver upright in your left hand and pour a
measured amount of blackpowder into each chamber. If the
gun is to be fired right away at a target you may choose to load
all six chambers. If, on the other hand, the pistol will be carried
in the field, the safest course is to load only five chambers and let
down the hammer on the nipple of the empty sixth.

Place a ball (sprue up and centered for uniformity) over each
chamber mouth, rotate the cylinder to position the ball under
the rammer and smoothly seat the ball firmly over the charge ...
and below the chamber mouth. Try to exert the same force
while loading each ball. Remember—watch out for that
powderless safety chamber. The chamber mouth should shave a
thin ring of lead from the ball—this is your best insurance
against multiple discharge.

Seal and lubricate each loaded chamber by filling the space
remaining above each bullet with your favorite lubricant; such

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as Crisco, Hodgdon's or Lyman Lubricant. These lubricants
soften powder fouling and help prevent multiple discharges.

Finally, point the muzzle in a safe direction (as you should
have been doing all along) and cap each loaded chamber. If the
caps are a bit loose squeeze the skirts together a bit for a snug fit

on the nipple—otherwise recoil wiirde-cap" your pistol in one
or two shots. Now, with all the loaded chambers capped, lower
the hammer onto the empty chamber. Don't rely on safety pins
or notches. Your pistol is ready to cock and fire. Handle it
carefully—just as you would a modern cartridge revolver.

Carefully pour a measured amount of blackpowder into each
chamber.

Release the loading lever from its retaining latch and smoothly ram
each ball home.

Lubricant over each chamber mouth not only softens fouling but
lubricates the cylinder pin and internal workings.

The last step—with the muzzle pointed in a safe direction—is to cap
the nipple of each loaded chamber.

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REFERENCE

Pressure

E very shooter has a general idea of what happens when a
cartridge is fired in the chamber of a firearm. The powder
charge is ignited by the primer flash. As the powder burns, it
generates an enormous amount of gas which creates a force in
all directions. This force, which we identify as chamber
pressure, presses against the case head and drives the cartridge
back against the bolt face. It pushes the case walls out tight
against the sides of the chamber. Seeking to escape the confines
of the case, the pressure force builds to the point where it
unseats the bullet and drives it with increasing speed down the
barrel. What concerns the reloader is how high this pressure
builds and how safely it is controlled during firing.

Variables Affecting Pressure

The pressure for a given load varies considerably with the
tolerance of the individual firearm. The condition of the throat,
bore diameter, groove diameter, and chamber dimensions, etc.,
all have a substantial bearing on the pressure generated in a gun.
When we add to this list such other variables as primer brand
and type, case capacity, bullet type and hardness, bullet weight,
etc., we see there is more to this business of pressure than simply
pouring the proper amount of powder into the case.

Conditions That Can Raise Pressure

Powder: When we add more powder to the case, we naturally
increase the pressure of the load. All other conditions being
equal, fast burning powders create higher pressures than slow
burning powders when used in equal amounts. The powders
shown in this Handbook were carefully chosen for the applica¬
tions and loads listed. Use these powders as recommended and
never exceed the maximum load listed.

Under certain conditions, reduced loads can also cause
trouble. This phenomenon, popularly termed “detonation”, has
never been satisfactorily explained. Yet, evidence does exist
that under certain conditions reduced loads can jump pressures
enormously. The reader is, therefore, cautioned against reduc¬
ing the suggested listed starting loads.

Bullets: As previously indicated, slight variations in bullet
style can influence the pressure of the load. All else being equal,

a heavier or a harder bullet will boost pressure due to its
increased weight mass and/or its greater resistance to the
rifling. Oversize bullets and bullets with more bearing surface
will also up pressure. Your bullet diameter should fit your rifle
or handgun. When working up a load, use a specific style and
weight of bullet. Do not assume that you can change from one
bullet style, etc., to another without altering the pressure of
the load.

Cases: The inside capacity (volume) of the cartridge case has
a direct relationship to the pressure of the load. The experienced
reloader sticks with one specific brand of case when working up
his loads. He realizes that assorted brand cases, when used with
the same powder charge, will give variations in pressure.

Primers: Primer characteristics will affect the pressure of the
load. When working up a load, use the same brand and type
of primer.

Chamber and Bore Dimensions: The dimensions of your
particular rifle or pistol do have a direct relationship to the
pressure generated by your reloaded cartridge. The tolerance
range for domestic firearms has been taken into consideration
when determining the suggested loads. If your gun is imported,
(sporter or military), we suggest you slug the barrel before
attempting to reload. Your bullet diameter should correspond
to the groove diameter of the firearm. Cast bullets can vary

.002" over the groove diameter. In all instances, the load should
be worked up gradually.

Overall Length: To conform to chamber dimensions, the
total measurement of the seated bullet and case normally
should not exceed the listed overall length in the Data Section.
This accomplishes two things: (1) it ensures the loaded round
will feed properly through the magazine and (2) it keeps the
bearing surface of the bullet back from the rifling.

Case Length: Repeated firing and resizing affects the overall
length and thickness of the cartridge brass. This combination of
forces constantly pushes the case material forward, gradually
making the case neck longer and somewhat thicker than it was
originally. When the case has exceeded the maximum tolerance
allowed by the chamber, an increase in pressure results. The
overall case length which is listed in the Data Section will
inform you as to the proper length for your cartridge brass. A
suggested “Trim-to-Length” is also specified.

Crimp: Crimping the case does have some influence on
pressure. If a crimp is to be used, then all loads should be
crimped in a uniform manner.

Deep Seating Bullets: Our testing indicates that excessive
(below the junction of the neck and shoulder) seating of the
bullet does increase pressure. Most shorter bullets, in a given
caliber, will conform to maximum overall length without
excessive seating. Longer bullets should be seated exactly to
overall length and in all cases, the load should be worked
up gradually.

Visual Signs of Excess Pressure

Lacking pressure testing equipment, the experienced re¬
loader confines himself to the guidelines set down in his
reloading manual. In other words, he begins with the suggested
starting load and works slowly upwards until he finds his best
performing load. When working up a load, he holds the vari¬
ables that affect pressure to a minimum by using components of
the same brand and style. His cases are either new or once fired.

After each firing he inspects the cases carefully for signs of
excess pressure. If all is in order, he continues by adding another
increment of powder to the total charge. He never exceeds the
maximum load, for he knows that the moment he does, he is
eliminating all margins of safety. He concerns himself with
accuracy and performance rather than “block-busting energy”.
In most cases, if he is concentrating on accuracy, his loads will
probably remain a little on the mild side.

The following text deals with pressure signs as they might
appear when working with new cases:

Excessive Headspace: When this condition is present, the
bolt face is not properly supporting the case head. Before
reloading, we must be sure that our firearm is completely free
from headspace problems.

At low pressure (the starting load) the first sign of excessive
headspace is usually the backing out of primers. As the pressure
increases slightly, the case moves back in the chamber and
reseats the primer. At this stage, the case appears quite normal.
As the pressure of the load builds, the case will no longer move
backward but will tend, instead, to cling to the chamber wall.
Lacking necessary support in the head area, the case will stretch
and eventually crack around its circumference.

Primers: We feel that flattened or cratered primers, if
interpreted correctly, are a positive indication of extremely high
pressure. Working with pressure guns in our laboratory, we
have never experienced cratered primers when the pressures

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Primer Backs Out

Case Stretches & Cracks

D

3

Case^Ruptures Completely

The above illustrations are indications of excessive headspace. Do
not use any firearm which shows such signs of headspace problems.

were reasonable. When the pressure climbs the primer starts to
show it.

The following illustration shows several changes in primer
contour which may be interpreted as signs of excess pressure.
The reloader should stick with the same brand and type of
primer when developing his load. If all is going well and he then
suddenly experiences one of these changes in contour, he should
question the safety of his load.

=br

Pocket opens completely, freeing the primer. A dark smudge,
indicating heavy gas leakage, is usually present.

Hard Extraction: When experienced suddenly, hard extrac¬
tion is a definite sign of high pressure. Rough chambers can also
create extraction problems, but when such a condition is caused
by a rough chamber it remains constant.

Flowing of Brass in Head Area: When the cartridge brass
flows back into the extractor port, or the head stamping
flattens, or the head takes on the irregularities of the bolt face,
we have positive indications of very high pressure. Indications
so severe, in fact, that they are usually accompanied by other
signs of pressure such as blown primers, stretched pockets,
visible gas leaks, etc.

Brass flows back
into extractor port.

Head takes on
irregularities of bolt face
or recoil plate.

To interpret these signs correctly, common sense must be
used. For example, soft (or thin) primers will flatten more than
hard (or thick) primers with the same amount of pressure. Also,
a long firing pin can cause the condition shown in illustration
(3). Each of these conditions, however, would be obvious by its
consistency. In other words, they would not occur abruptly or
half-way through a test.

Primer Pockets: As the pressure of the load increases, the
head of the case is subjected to more and more stress.
Eventually, when the pressure is severe enough, it will open the
primer pocket, forcing the primer out. The signs shown below
can also be caused by case fatigue and it is for this reason that
the reloader is instructed to use only new or once fired cases
when working up a load. When these signs are experienced with
new strong cases, they definitely indicate extremely high
pressure. Illustration (1), (2), and (3) show the same condition in
three stages of severity.

Dark smudge line around primer indicates gas leakage.

Pocket opens, leaving primer loose. A dark smudge, indicating
gas leakage, is usually present.

Head Expansion: The side walls and neck of the cartridge
case are designed to expand freely and to seal the chamber at the
time of firing. This is necessary to prevent gas from leaking back
through the action. When a cartridge case is badly smudged by
gas on its outer walls and neck (without other indications) it is
actually a sign that the pressure is too low, and that the case
walls are not expanding properly.

The head of the case, designed to resist pressure and
expansion, may be viewed for signs of pressure. However, it is
one of the most difficult signs to interpret correctly and a good
micrometer is required. If the chamber dimensions of your
firearm are slightly on the large side, you will always experience
some head expansion (on the first firing) with new brass or with
factory loaded rounds. The best method is to fire a few factory
loaded rounds in your gun and measure the expansion of the
brass. This measurement can then be accepted as normal and
any expansion over it should be considered excessive. Normally,
expansion of .001" is considered as evidence of very high
pressure.

Case expands in
head area.

Visible Gas Leaks: At very low pressure, when the case walls
are not expanding, gas leakage may be visible. Usually it is
accompanied by other signs such as blown primers, stretched
pockets, etc.

10/Reference

111

Special Purpose Projectiles

A. Composite Cast Pistol Bullets

L yman’s new composite cast pistol bullets are a combination
of an old idea, new technique and technology. The desire to
create an expanding lead hunting bullet which can be driven at
maximum velocity without leading is not a new one.

Composite bullets, of varying sorts for various purposes,
have been used by American shooters for about 150 years. One
type of projectile, used in muzzleloading slug guns, may be seen
even today at any of the larger muzzleloading shoots. These slug
gun bullets consist of a soft lead jacket and hard lead nose/ core.

Some years back, Lyman offered a special mould line which
would cast a nose/core of soft lead. Design of the nose portion
was a direct “lift” from given popular rifle bullets and the
resultant soft nose was intended to be identical to the nose of the
same design cast full length in hard alloy. The mould system
worked this way: After preparing an ample supply of the soft
lead noses, the caster turned to the full length mould and a pot
of harder alloy. Before each cast, a soft lead nose was set into the
blocks and hard alloy poured in on top of it.

The first of these bullets was introduced in Ideal Handbook
#11. The soft nose feature was made only for #457124 and
#457193—both intended for the .45/70 Govt, round. Ideal
Handbooks#17 through #31 show an expanded composite rifle
bullet offering to include designs for .30, .32 and .38 caliber—as
well as the .45/ 70 bullet, now called #457194. It is interesting to
note that after Ideal Handbook #11, the design of the smaller
bullets featured a rather short stem and the accompanying copy
touted the advantages of the gas check feature (just introduced)
and said not a word about terminal performance on game!

Reports of actual performance have eluded us but we may
speculate about the system itself. In all probability, these bullets
suffered from fabrication problems which, in the extreme,
caused rejection; in a lesser state (assuming the caster didn’t
weigh each projectile) caused poor accuracy.

In the first place, the nose/core mould had to produce a
near-perfectly fitting piece. If too small, the hard alloy would
flow around and over its sides; if too large, the mould would not
close completely and molten metal could flow between the
blocks, causing a severe “flashing” problem at very least.

In either case, the chance of a nose/core misalignment was
fairly good. However, these two-piece bullets were offered in
the larger bore chamberings like the .38-55 Winchester, a rather
low intensity cartridge which operated at modest velocity and
pressure levels. The .38-55 was, and still is, an excellent cast
bullet cartridge which gracefully made the transition from
blackpowder to smokeless loading.

A problem almost certainly encountered simultaneously with
the foregoing was that of casting the hard alloy down over a
cool lead stem and having the mould fill properly with no voids.
Again, specific information documenting performance of this
mould system has not been available. However, anyone who
has ever cast a bullet with a hollow point or hollow base knows a
cold nose or base plug is not conducive to the production of
void-free bullets. Those plugs must be brought up to tempera¬
ture, just like the mould blocks. The caster of those early
composite bullets was faced with what amounted to a cold plug
on each cast.

The current Lyman composite system for pistol bullets has,
we believe, circumvented the inherent problems of its predeces¬
sor. Furthermore, most bullet casters will have the necessary
lubricator/sizer and need only buy the composite blocks set
from their dealer and two-part epoxy from a local store to be in
business! There is no swaging involved which, as we know,
requires expensive dies.

Performance of the New Lyman Bullets

Lyman does not make any spectacular claims regarding
composite bullet performance. We have satisfied ourselves that
these projectiles, with proper load development, are as accurate
as most other equivalent cast or jacketed pistol bullets driven at
maximum safe velocity.

Externally these bullets are designed to be virtually identical
to three proven plain-base pistol bullets designed by Elmer
Keith. We did slightly alter the location of the crimping groove
on #358624 to permit a practical crimping depth when loaded in
.357 Magnum brass. Here’s the list of comparisons:

#358429 (168 gr.) = Composite #358624 (170 gr.) Both use
same top punch & seating screw.

#429421 (245 gr.) = Composite #429625 (232 gr.) Both use
same top punch & seating screw.

#454424 (255 gr.) = Composite #452626 (245 gr.) Both use
same top punch & seating screw.

Note: Load data for the composites is the same as that for the
appropriate one-piece bullet. The nominal weights are, practi¬
cally speaking, the same and reflect the kind of variation a cast
bullet shooter experiences when shifting from one lot of alloy to
another; or even additional ingots within the same lot.

Terminal Ballistics

Terminal performance is better than that of a hard alloy
one-piece bullet of the same design. The hard bullet typically
punches right through and (probably) exits on the far side,
imparting only a portion of its energy to the target.

The composite bullets’ soft nose begins to mushroom on
impact. This nose expansion increases the frontal area, slowing
the bullet much faster than its hard alloy counterpart. Part of
the soft lead nose might break free; sheared off as it “washes”
down over the Linotype metal jacket mouth. When this occured
in the Lyman tests, the fragments were found right with the
spent bullet. There was never a trail of fragments through the
Due Seal expansion medium. Practically speaking, the bullets
did their job.

However, should a bullet’s nose mushroom, wash down and
be sheared off, the shooter is left with a flat-nosed slug of at least
70% of original weight. This flat nose, coupled with a lighter
overall weight, will cause continued rapid deceleration and
transmission of energy to the target. Probability of the compos¬
ite bullet expending its energy and remaining in the target,
compared to its hard-cast counterpart, is much greater.

Thus, for the same basic reasons, the Lyman composite pistol
bullet system will yield terminal performance approaching that
of a jacketed bullet of the same weight. Interestingly, a broad
systemic comparison can be made between the Lyman compos¬
ite system and that of the famous Nosier Partition Rifle Bullet.
If the Nosler’s nose should be lost, a specially-designed jacket
keeps a lead-filled base unit intact, ensuring continued penetra¬
tion and energy transmission.

Lyman Tests

These three projectiles (#358624, #429625 and #452626) were
tested for accuracy and expansion at 50 and 100 yards on the
Lyman factory range. “Full-house” loads were used in all tests
to duplicate probable hunting conditions. We learned two
things: a) The composite pistol bullets are more comparable to a
jacketed bullet than a hard alloy cast bullet in terms of
accuracy/expansiori. b) The proper choice of propellant can
halve, literally, your group size! Be sure to try several different
powders before settling on a load.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

Assembly, Sizing and Lubrication

Separate moulds (sold as a set) are used to cast the nose/ core
and the jacket/base. These moulds are intended for pure lead
and Linotype alloy, respectively. #2 Alloy may be substituted
for Lino if loads are reduced somewhat and no tolerance
problem develops with the nose/core piece. The shooter can
experiment, as well, with slightly harder nose/core metal but
should be aware of two potential problem areas:

1. Tolerances for each mould cavity are based on a known
shrinkage factor for a given alloy. Shrinkage differs
notably between pure lead and Lino; much less difference
occurs between #2 Alloy and Lino. Changing the composi¬
tion of metal for either part could impair fit of the two
parts through increase/decrease in part dimensions.

2. We did, in fact, experiment with a stiffer nose/ core metal
but found it caused some fragmentation in the base/jacket
of brittle Lino alloy. In short, staying with the pure lead
nose/core seems a practical choice to us. Now, on to
actual assembly.

• After casting an adequate quantity of each component, set
up the lubricator/sizer with the proper sizing (H&l) die
and the special “G” punch furnished in each composite
mould set.

• Back off pressure on the lubricant reservoir so that no lube
will flow into the sizing die.

• Size the jacket/base unit (only) without application of
lubricant. The special “G” punch closely fits the jacket
cavity and serves to ensure accurate alignment during this
phase of the operation.

• Mix the two-part epoxy according to product directions.
Use of this type bonding agent allows plenty of time to
process bullets, correct early mistakes and keep equip¬
ment clean and free from epoxy.

Prepare clean hard surface upon which to mix your epoxy. Most
two-part formulas call for a 50-50 mix of resin and hardener. A small
flat applicator of some sort is handy for spreading the epoxy on the
core sidewalls.

• Dip the core end of the nose into the epoxy and evenly coat
the base and sides. Set the nose/ core into the sized jacket
and put both aside. Using the same technique, quickly
process the rest of the components. Note: Don’t apply
excessive epoxy. Clean off any overflow before going on
to the next bullet.

• Allow the epoxy in the loosely-assembled bullets to begin
to stiffen. This could be a matter of 30 to 45 minutes;

perhaps more or less. While you are waiting, install the
appropriate regular “G” punch and load the reservoir
with an Alox-type lubricant such as that sold by Lyman.

• After the foregoing time has elapsed, try one of the bullets
in the lube/ sizer. Don’t crank in lubricant until the bullet
parts stay together as they come out of the sizer. If the
parts separate, leaving the nose in the top punch, reas¬
semble that one bullet and let the whole batch sit another
ten minutes or so—then repeat the test.

• Once the epoxy has adequately set up, crank in the lubri¬
cant and process the bullets as you would a regular cast
bullet. The lube/sizer positively aligns the two parts by
centering the nose in the jacket. Keep the sizer and bullet
free of excess epoxy.

During last stage of assembly, some additional pressure can be
exerted on the lube/sizer downstroke to firmly press the nose into
the jacket. A firm fit is all that's needed—don't overdo it. Neither
the bullet nor your lubricator/sizer can handle much swaging-
type pressure.

• Set aside the finished bullets to cure completely; usually
overnight will do the job. See directions from manufac¬
turer of the epoxy. Afterwards, load as you would any
cast pistol bullet.

We would appreciate hearing from shooters who use the
bullets in the field. While these three bullets have been pretty
well tested to the point where there’ll be no surprises, there is no
real substitute for information based on actual field use on
game. Please write to the attention of the editor. Thanks... and
good shooting.

10/Reference

113

B. Paper Patch Bullets

W ith the accuracy potential of cast .30 caliber rifle bullets
pretty well established around 2200-2300 f.p.s., Colonel
Harrison, of the NRA Technical Staff, then turned his attention
of a means by which these rifle bullets could be propelled at a
greater rate while retaining reasonable accuracy.

The answer to this inquiry came from the past—as they often
do. With the goal of preventing contact between alloy and bore
wall and, perhaps, a reduction in metal cost, i.e. softer alloy
than was normally used for maximum loads. Colonel Harrison
turned to paper patching.

He performed a great many experiments, recording them in
THE AMERICAN RIFLEMAN, and his works resulted in
#301618 and #301620; both of which are covered in this
Handbook.

Testing of these bullets occurred, primarily, in match-grade
rifles chambered for the .30/06 and .308 Winchester. Later,
additional work was done in a .300 Winchester Magnum
indicating these bullets were accurate up to 3,000 f.p.s.

Certainly Colonel Harrison achieved his purpose and bullet
casters now have the means to deliver high velocity .30 caliber
alloy bullets which are cast in a somewhat softer alloy.

The implications to the hunter are great. Now his cast reloads
can approach or match the ballistics of factory ammunition
with the improved terminal performance of a softer bullet metal.

Casting of these bullets follows standard procedure but there
are a number of special steps required — and we have outlined
them for you:

Paper Patch Layout

NRA PAPER PATCHED BULLETS #301618
AND#301620 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

General

Although these bullets are designed with a gas check shank,
gas checks do not appear to be necessary and were not used in
our load development. If the bullets cast greater than .3016 in
diameter, they should be sized without lubricant through a

degreased .301 die. Bullet metal should have a hardness of 12-15
BHN for most applications but, for full loads in excess of 2500
f.p.s., harder bullets in the range of 16-20 BHN are advisable.
This would be an alloy similar to linotype (22 BHN) reduced
slightly with lead. Paper should be high grade bond with a 25%
cotton fiber content and will measure about .0033 in thickness.
The wrapping operation is best performed on a thick, hard
rubber pad which can be marked to indicate the location of the
bullet point with reference to the paper.

Assembly Details: See Loading/#2 “Note” before proceeding.

1. Wet paper patch with saliva on both sides.

2. Lay paper down pointing away from you.

3. Lay bullet on paper and start wrap near corner of patch.

4. Holding the started corner against the bullet, lift the bullet
and pull the patch tight while restraining the far end of
the paper.

5. Set the bullet down and, while still pressing hard on the
near patch corner, roll the bullet back a little to be certain
the point is stuck down; then roll it forward all the way
while continuing to press down. Adjust the direction of
rolling as required to keep it straight.

6. When the patch is all rolled on, hold the exposed edge
down and gather the projecting base paper into as fine a
tail as possible, then twist to tighten the patch.

7. Allow the patched bullet to dry. An overnight drying
period is usually necessary, at which time the patch will
have stuck tightly on the bullet.

8. Cut the dried tail off close to the base with side-cutting
pliers, leaving a small twisted stub to prevent unwinding.

Sizing and Lubrication:

1. Spray with a teflon spray and dry

2. Run the bullet through a .308 sizer-luber, (#413 top
punch) with Alox lube and wipe off excess lube.

Loading:

1. Expand the case mouth enough to accept the patched
bullet without tearing the paper.

2. Seat the bullet to bring the patch against the barrel forcing
cone. (Seating screw #413).

Note: Prior to patching a major quantity of castings, be sure
you have established two dimensions:

a. Overall cartridge length with bullet in case. The nose of
the bullet should touch-even engrave on-the rifling.

b. Height of proper wrap up sides of bullet. The leading edge
of the paper patch should just enter the chamber’s forcing
cone.

Determining the foregoing may seem a “chicken or egg”
quandry. However, a few experimental bullet wraps—one to
establish overall seating length and perhaps several afterward to
establish height of wrap of the paper patch—should do the
trick. Please note that the paper doesn’t have to wrap with any
relationship to the grooves in the bullet.

114

Cast Bullet Handbook

Determining Alloy Hardness

O ne of the most difficult tasks for the advanced bullet caster
is the accurate determination of his alloy’s hardness.
Lyman’s experiences in receiving bullet metal other than what
was ordered (discussed in the Bullet Casting Section) concur
with the general experience of other bullet casters.

As bullet casters, we are aware that certain levels of metal
hardness are necessary for good performance at various
velocity levels. The greater the desired velocity, the harder the
bullet metal needs to be.

To aid us in our research, the Technical Staff fabricated a
hardness tester which works quite well, being based on the
relationship of depression diameters in sample material—
against known reference—when all other variables are equal.

This system—and formula—has been around; although imple¬
mentation has varied. Of the various methods and techniques
which have appeared over the years, this one seems practical
and easy to use.

Hardness Tests (Brine11)

In order to measure bullet hardness “standard” samples were
cast using Lyman bullet #429348 because of its large diameter,
flat-nose. A prototype tester was devised, which could be
mounted in the reloading press, and featured a load indicator
calibrated at 100 lbs. (45.4 Kg.) A 7/16" diameter (11.1mm)
steel ball penetrator, installed in a 7/8" diameter x 14 die body,
was placed in the threaded die mounting hole. Bullet metal
samples were placed in a holder and subjected to the 100 lb. load
with a dwell time of 3 seconds.

Some samples, such as pure lead, received only one indent
while the harder alloys were rotated to obtain four or five
impressions. Using lead, with a known Brinell hardness number
(BHN) of 5, the following formula was used to determine
hardness of the unknown samples.

BHN = 5 / Diameter of Indent in lead \ 2
\ Diameter of Indent in sample J

Indent diameters were measured with dial calipers under a 3
power illuminated magnifier.

Heat Treating Details:

Wheelweight bullets were sized, after casting, with gas checks
but no lube. The bullets were placed in an oven at 450° F. for
one hour and quenched in room temperature water. The bullets
were dried overnight at room temperature and lubed in over¬
sized dies; .225" for .22 caliber and .309" for .30 caliber.

Hardness figures obtained by the foregoing technique were as
follows:

Pure lead-5.0 BHN

Wheelweights - no heat treat-8.9 BHN

Wheelweights - heat treated— 27.1 BHN

Linotype-21.8 BHN

10/Reference

115

Mould Reference Table

T his is a listing of Lyman/ Ideal mould designs for reference only. Many of these designs are discontinued; please do not order from
this reference listing.

The current annual catalog, available in Dec./January, carries the mould designs in production—if it isn’t in the catalog we are not
making it. , v *u . , ... -

Grs.

Bullet No.

Weight

U2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

22536

* 46

F.N., L

415

415

22596

50

R.N., G.C.

415

415

• 225107

37

F.N., G.C.

415

415

225209

* 38

R.N., L

438

438

225230

47

R.N., L

438

438

225322

55

F.N.

415

415

225353

43

F.N., L

415

415

• 225415

49

F.N.

415

415

• 225438

44

R.N., G.C.

438

438

225450

48

SPT, G.C.

450

450

• 225462

57

R.N., G.C.

438

438

225487

43

SPT,

450

450

• 22835

* 44

SPT, L

450

450

• 228367

59

SPT. G.C.

450

450

244203

* 60

R.N.

203

203

• 245496

84

R.N.L, G.C.

203

203

• 245497

93

R.N.L, G.C.

203

203

• 245498

99

F.N., G.C.

498

498

• 252435

51

R.N.

203

203

25716

*100

F.N., L

420

415

25719

* 80

SPT, L

418

450

25720

* 67

F.N., L

420

415

25721

87

F.N.

420

415

257205

88

F.N., L

420

415

257231

* 88

F.N.

420

415

257283

85

F.N.

420

415

257285

87

F.N.

420

415

257306

115

F.N.

420

415

• 257312

89

F.N.

420

415

• 257325

113

R.N., G.C.

325

438

257382

88

F.N.

420

415

257388

80

SPT, G.C.

418

450

• 257418

98

SPT, G.C.

418

450

• 257420

65

F.N., G.C.

420

415

257454

92

R.N., L, G.C.

463

438

• 257463

75

R.N., L, G.C.

463

438

• 257464

89

R.N., L, G.C.

463

438

263314

90

R.N.

325

438

• 266305

101

R.N., G.C.

305

305

• 266324

119

R.N.

455

438

266386

105

SPT

386

386

• 266455

127

R.N., L, G.C.

455

438

• 266469

141

R.N., L, G.C.

455

438

280411

138

SPT

41 1

377

• 280412

136

R.N., G.C.

468

438

• 280468

*109

R.N., L, G.C.

468

438

• 280473

125

SPT, G.C.

473

377

287129

124

R.N., G.C.

346

438

287202

* 84

R.N.

346

438

• 287221

*120

F.N., L

420

415

• 287308

164

R.N , G.C.

468

438

* Bullet offered in more than one weight.

• Bullet listed in the loading tables of this handbook.
♦ ♦Weight in lead.

Bullet No.

Grs.
Weight
#2 Alloy

• (. *

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

• 287346

135

R.N., G.C.

346

438

287373

122

F.N.

420

415

287377

148

SPT, G.C.

377

377

• 287405

150

R.N., L, G.C.

346

438

287442

139

SPT, G.C.

377

377

• 287448

118

R.N., G.C.

438

438

291379

138

SPT, G.C.

379

379

294380

189

PT, C,.C.

473

377

299153

90

R.N.

465

465

299155

80

R.N.

465

465

• 300136

146

R.N., G.C.

465

465

• 301618

165

PT, PP

413

413

• 301620

190

PT, PP

413

413

3111

*200

F.N., L

8

8

3112

*165

R.N., L

465

465

3113

*158

F.N., L

8

8

• 3118

115

F.N.

8

8

31110

100

R.N.

465

465

31114

*100

F.N., L

8

8

31123

125

F.N.

8

8

• 31125

240

R.N.

465

465

31133

100

F.N.

8

8

• 31141

173

F.N., G.C.

8

8

311157

165

F.N., L

8

8

311206

*125

R.N.

465

465

311224

195

R.N.

465

465

311227

90

R.N.

465

465

311234

120

F.N., L

8

8

311240

92

R.N.

465

465

311241

*125

R.N.

465

465

311245

87

R.N.

465

465

• 311252

77

R.N.

465

465

311255

115

R.N.

465

465

311257

110

R.N.

465

465

311259

*150

R.N.

467

467

311264

*125

R.N.

8

8

311274

195

R.N.

346

438

311278

197

PT

278

278

311280

196

PT

278

278

311281

175

F.N.

8

8

311282

217

R.N.

467

467

• 311284

214

R.N., G.C.

467

467

311288

175

R.N.

467

467

• 311290

210

PT, G.C.

467

467

• 311291

170

R.N., G.C.

291

465

• 311299

202

PT, G.C.

467

467

• 311316

112

F.N , G.C.

8

8

311329

185

SPT, G.C.

329

329

311331

218

R.N., G.C.

278

278

311332

180

PT, G.C.

413

413

311333

197

R.N., G.C.

278

278

116

Cast Bullet Handbook

Bullet No.

Grs.
Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

• 311334

190

PT, G.C.

413

413

311335

206

PT, G.C.

467

467

311340

188

PT

329

413

311351

158

R.N.

329

329

• 311359

115

PT, G.C.

359

359

311365

198

SPT, G.C.

329

329

311375

168

PT, G.C.

413

413

311397

153

SPT, G.C.

329

329

311403

167

F.N., L

8

8

• 311407

180

F.N., L, G.C.

445

445

• 311410

130

PT

467

467

311413

169

PT, G.C.

413

413

311414

150

PT, G.C.

329

329

• 311419

88

F.N., G.C.

8

8

• 311440

147

F.N., G.C.

8

8

• 311441

117

F.N., G.C.

8

295

• 311465

122

R.N., L, G.C.

465

465

• 311466

152

R.N., L, G.C.

467

467

• 311467

177

PT, L, C,.C.

467

467

• 311576

120

R.N., G.C.

465

465

31355

85

R.N.

465

465

31356

125

F.N., L

8

8

31357

100

F.N.

8

8

• 313226

93

R.N.

226

226

• 313249

84

R.N.

226

226

313260

♦100

F.N., L

445

445

313307

220

R.N.

226

226

313445

95

S.W.C.

445

445

313492

93

W.C.

445

445

313493

104

F.N.

8

8

316204

170

R.N.

470

470

316275

200

R.N.

470

470

316475

155

R.N., L, G.C.

470

470

31947

♦120

F.N., L

295

295

31948

♦120

R.N.

470

470

31950

*♦105

PT

295

295

31952

196

F.N., L

295

295

319162

185

F.N., L

295

295

319247

165

F.N.

295

295

319261

150

F.N.

295

295

319273

185

F.N.

295

295

319289

185

F.N.

295

295

319295

174

F.N., G.C.

295

295

319323

181

SPT

467

467

319350

195

F.N., L

295

295

32115

*125

F.N.

295

295

321232

170

F.N.

295

295

321265

153

F.N.

295

295

• 321297

181

F.N., G.C.

295

295

321298

151

F.N.

295

295

• 321317

161

R.N , G.C.

470

470

• 321427

134

R.N., G.C.

470

470

• 32359

115

F.N.

295

295

32360

*125

F.N.

295

295

32361

98

PT

366

366

32362

83

R.N.

470

470

323236

188

R.N., L

467

467

323357

183

F.N., L

295

295

• 323366

182

SPT, G.C.

366

366

* Bullet offered in more than one weight.

• Bullet listed in the loading tables of this handbook.
♦♦Weight in lead.

Bullet No.

Grs.
Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

• 323378

243

R.N., G.C.

470

470

• 323470

165

R.N., L, G.C.

470

470

• 323471

215

PT, L, G.C.

366

278

• 323481

185

PT, G.C.

278

471

328371

151

PT

366

366

• 33889

247

F.N., G.C.

320

320

338237

*145

F.N.

320

320

• 338320

201

F.N., G.C.

320

320

338337

224

R.N.

447

447

350293

165

R.N.

293

293

• 350319

167

R.N , G.C.

447

447

• 350447

183

F.N , G.C.

447

447

350457

250

F.N., L, G.C.

447

447

• 350482

251

R.N , G.C.

320

320

354433

158

PT

447

447

• 356402

121

C

402

402

• 356404

95

F.N.

495

495

356472

140

W.C.

429

429

357443

158

F.N.

395

395

• 357446

162

S.W.C.

429

429

357453

151

S.W.C.

429

429

357511

107

S.W.C.

203

203

357512

130

S.W.C.

203

203

3589

282

R.N , G.C.

430

430

35842

195

C

395

395

• 35863

148

W.C.

344

344

35864

140

R.N.

311

311

35870

150

R.N.

311

311

35871

146

R.N.

311

311

35872

115

R.N.

430

430

35873

105

R.N.

430

430

35875

*160

F.N.

429

429

35887

*125

W.C.

311

395

• 35891

148

W.C.

495

495

35893

125

C, G.C.

93

93

35897

232

R.N., G.C.

97

97

358101

75

W.C.

495

495

• 358156

155

S.W.C , G.C.

429

429

358160

150

PT, Heel

311

311

• 358212

146

R.N.

311

311

• 358242

* 92

R.N.

311

311

358250

156

R.N.

311

311

358269

129

R.N.

311

311

358271

150

S.W.C.

429

429

358302

112

C

302

302

• 358311

158

R.N.

311

311

358313

170

F.N.

449

449

• 358315

204

R.N., G.C.

311

311

• 358318

245

R.N , G.C.

311

311

358339

136

R.N.

430

430

358344

150

W.C.

344

344

• 358345

115

S.W.C.

429

429

358356

108

R.N , S.W.C.

430

430

358363

70

C

395

395

358385

150

R.N.

311

311

358394

87

R.N., W.C.

430

430

358395

148

H.B.

395

395

358416

158

R.N.

311

311

358425

*112

W.C.

402

402

10/Reference

117

Grs.

Bullet No.

Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

• 358429

168

S.W.C.

429

429

• 358430

*150

R.N.

430

430

358431

160

S.W.C.

429

429

358432

*148

W.C.

429

429

• 358477

150

S.W.C.

429

429

• 358480

133

S.W.C.

429

429

• 358495

141

W.C.

495

495

358500

149

S.W.C.

203

203

358502

119

R.N.

203

203

358503

125

W.C.

203

203

358624

170

S.W., COM

429

429

364615

**128

C, MX

N/A

N/A

366408

245

F.N., L

295

295

37578

260

R.N.

167

167

37579

*170

F.N.

449

449

37580

250

C

80

97

37581

253

R.N.

167

167

37582

170

F.N.

449

449

37583

**145

F.N.

449

449

37584

*176

F.N., L

449

449

37586

265

F.N.

449

449

375164

190

F.N.

449

449

375165

250

F.N.

449

449

375166

330

F.N., L

449

449

375167

267

R.N.

167

167

• 375248

249

F.N.

449

449

375272

310

R.N.

449

449

• 375296

265

F.N., G.C.

449

449

375355

238

F.N., L

449

449

• 375449

264

F.N., G.C.

449

449

386177

196

R.N., G.C.

167

167

386178

200

R.N.

178

178

• 40143

172

F.N.

43

43

• 40188

170

F.N.

43

88

401452

196

S.W.C.

452

452

40392

*190

F.N., L

43

43

40395

*145

C

95

95

403168

200

F.N.

43

43

403169

245

F.N.

43

43

403171

370

F.N.

88

88

403172

285

F.N.

88

88

403173

*250

F.N.

43

43

406150

330

R.N.

43

43

41026

199

W.C.

402

402

41027

217

W.C.

402

402

• 41028

212

F.N.

43

43

41032

*200

S.W.C.

429

429

410214

101

R.N., W.C.

43

43

410219

375

F.N.

43

43

• 410426

240

R.N.

263

263

• 410459

220

S.W.C.

610

429

• 410610

215

S.W.C.

610

429

412174

260

F.N.

43

43

412263

288

R.N.

263

263

415175

300

F.N.

43

43

419180

200

C

263

263

419181

285

F.N.

43

43

• 42798

205

F.N.

98

98

427100

168

R.N.

263

263

* Bullet offered in more than one weight.

• Bullet listed in the loading tables of this handbook.
♦♦Weight in lead.

Grs.

Bullet No.

Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

427103

400

R.N.

263

263

429106

161

R.N.

251

251

429184

235

R.N.

251

251

429185

210

PT

303

303

• 429215

210

S.W.C., G.C.

421

421

429220

175

S.W.C.

220

220

• 429244

245

S.W.C., G.C.

421

421

429251

255

R.N.

251

251

• 429303

200

S.W.C.

303

303

429336

250

S.W.C.

421

421

• 429348

180

W.C.

348

348

429352

245

W.C.

348

348

• 429360

232

S.W.C.

360

360

429383

245

R.N.

251

251

429384

241

R.N.

251

251

429398

248

W.C.

98

98

• 429421

245

S.W.C.

421

421

429422

235

S.W.C., H.B.

421

421

• 429434

215

F.N., G.C.

98

98

429436

214

R.N., W.C.

251

251

429478

210

R.N.

251

251

429508

220

S.W.C.

203

203

429509

170

S.W.C.

449

449

429510

190

S.W.C.

203

203

429513

150

S.W.C.

203

203

429518

245

S.W.C.

203

203

• 429625

232

S.W.C. COM

421

421

436218

*205

F.N., L

360

360

439186

370

R.N.

187

187

441267

360

F.N., L

421

421

445369

**291

C,MN

421

421

445599

**250

C,MN

190

190

446109

340

F.N.

421

421

446110

340

F.N.

421

421

446187

*330

R.N.

187

187

450225

170

R.N.

374

374

450229

**155

C, MN

460

460

451112

*275

F.N.

449

449

451113

*305

R.N.

187

187

451114

450

F.N.

421

421

45266

215

F.N.

460

460

• 452374

225

R.N.

374

374

• 452389

185

R.N., W.C.

374

374

452400

240

R.N.

374

374

• 452423

238

S.W.C.

424

424

452424

255

S.W.C.

424

424

452428

230

W.C.

348

348

• 452460

200

S.W.C.

460

460

452484

225

R.N., G.C.

374

374

452486

193

S.W.C.

460

460

• 452488

195

S.W.C.

374

374

452490

230

S.W.C., G.C.

424

424

452491

220

S.W.C., G.C.

424

424

452505

190

S.W.C.

203

203

452626

245

S.W.C., COM

424

424

45467

**200

C,MN

374

374

• 45468

**175

C,MN

460

460

• 454190

250

F.N.

190

190

454309

235

W.C.

374

374

118

Cast Bullet Handbook

Grs.

Bullet No.

Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

• 454424

255

S.W.C.

424

424

454485

250

F.N.

190

190

454506

190

S.W.C.

203

203

454612

**300

c

N/A

N/A

454613

**265

C, MN

N/A

N/A

454616

**220

C, MX

N/A

N/A

• 457102

445

F.N., G.C.

191

191

457121

*475

F.N., L

191

191

• 457122

*290

F.N., H P.

191

191

• 457124

385

R.N., L

374

374

• 457125

500

R.N., L

374

374

• 457126

455

R.N., L

374

374

457127

210

R.N.

374

374

457130

145

C

130

130

457131

285

F.N.

190

190

457132

*535

R.N.

374

374

• 457191

292

F.N., L

191

191

457192

350

F.N.

191

191

• 457193

405

F.N., L

191

191

457195

225

F.N., H.B.

191

191

457196

290

R.N., H.B.

191

191

457235

505

R.N.

374

374

457401

193

PT, W.C.

401

401

• 457406

475

R.N., G.C.

374

374

457483

378

R.N., G.C.

191

191

• 462560

545

R.N., G.C.

424

424

465451

488

F.N.

191

191

* Bullet offered in more than one weight.

•Bullet listed in the loading tables of this handbook.

**Weight in lead.

Bullet Abbreviations

PT Pointed

W.C Wad Cutter

PP

SPT Spire Point

S.W.C. Semi-Wad Cutter

L

F.N. Flat Nose

H.P. Hollow Point

COM

R.N. Round Nose

C Conical

G.C.

Grs.

Bullet No.

Weight
#2 Alloy

Style

Top

Punch

Seating

Screw

470216

*230

F.N., L

460

460

500294

447

R.N.

374

374

504617

**370

C, MX

N/A

N/A

509133

*465

F.N.

191

191

509134

360

R.N.

191

191

• 512138

450

F.N., L

191

191

• 515139

*330

F.N., H P.

191

191

• 515141

450

F.N.

141

141

• 515142

515

F.N., L

141

141

518144

285

F.N.

141

141

518145

350

F.N.

141

141

53344

**415

C, MN

N/A

N/A

533476

**410

C, MN

N/A

N/A

538146

**347

C

N/A

N/A

540619

**405

C, MX

N/A

N/A

542622

**425

C, MN

N/A

N/A

557456

**475

C, MN

N/A

N/A

557489

*♦440

PT

N/A

N/A

575213

**505

C, MN

N/A

N/A

5752130S

**460

C, MN

N/A

N/A

575387

**565

R.N.

N/A

N/A

575494

**315

C, MN

N/A

N/A

575602

**400

C, MN

N/A

N/A

57730

**570

R.N., MN

N/A

N/A

577611

**530

C, MN

N/A

N/A

68569

**730

C, MN

N/A

N/A

Paper Patch

MX

MAXI

Loverin Design

MN

M1NIE

Composite (Lead Nose/ Lino Body)

N/A

Not Applicable

Gas Check

H.B.

Hollow Base

Rates of Twist Tables

A. Rifle

Chambering Twist

Mfgr./Model

.22 Hornet - 1 in 16":

Savage 219, 340; Winchester 70.
Ruger #3

.219 Zipper - 1 in 14":

Marlin 336.

.222 Remington - 1 in 14":

Browning; Colt; Husqvarna;
Marlin; Remington 722, 725, 700,
600,40XB, 760, 788, 660; Savage
24V; 112V; 340; Sako; Winchester
70, 770.

.222 Remington - 1 in 16":

J.C. Higgins 52.

.222 Remington Magnum

1 in 12":

Sako.

.222 Remington Magnum -
1 in 14":

Browning; Remington 722,

700,40XB; Husqvarna.

.223 Remington - 1 in 12":

Colt Bolt Action, Colt AR-15;
Remington 760, 700; H&R; Sako.

.223 Remington - 1 in 14":

Remington 40XB, Husqvarna.
Savage - 24V

.224 Weatherby Magnum -
1 in 14":

Weatherby.

.225 Winchester - 1 in 14":

Winchester 70, 670; Savage 340.

.22-250 - 1 in 14":

Browning; Remington 700, 788,
40XB; Savage 110; H&R;
Husqvarna; Ruger; Winchester

70, 770.

Chambering Twist

Mfgr./Model

.220 Swift - 1 in 14":

Winchester 70; Ruger 77

.220 Weatherby Rocket -
1 in 14":

Weatherby.

.243 Winchester - 1 in 10":

Browning; Colt; FN; Harrington
and Richardson - models 300,
308, 360; Husqvarna;
Mannlicher-Schoenauer,
Musketeer; Mossberg 800;
Remington 700; Savage 99, 110;
Sako Bolt Action and Lever
Action; Schultz and Larson;
Winchester 70, 88, 100, 670, 770;
J.C. Higgins 51-L; Ruger.

.243 Winchester - 1 in 9":

Remington 660, 700, 788 (1969).

.244 Remington - 1 in 10":

Remington 700.

.244 Remington - 1 in 12":

Remington 722, 760, 740. 725;
40XB; Sako.

6MM Remington - 1 in 9":

Remington 600, 700, 742, 760,
660.

6MM Remington - 1 in 10":

Remington 40XB; Schultz &
Larsen; Ruger.

6MM International - 1 in 12":

Remington 40XB.

6 x 67MM - 1 in 12":

Remington 40XB.

.256 Winchester - I in 14":

Marlin 62.

10/Reference

119

Chambering Twist

.250 Savage - I in 10":

.257 Roberts - I in 10":

.25/06 - 1 in 10':

.257 Weatherby Magnum -
I in 12':

.257 Weatherby Magnum -
1 in 14':

6.5 Mannlicher-Schoenauer -
I in 8«4':

6.5 x 55MM - I in 8':

6.5 x 55MM - I in 8‘/4':

6.5 x 55MM - I in 9':

6.5MM Remington Magnum -
I in 9':

6.5MM x 68MM - I in II':

.264 Winchester Magnum -
I in 9':

.264 Winchester Magnum -
I in 10':

.270 Winchester - I in 9':

.270 Winchester - I in 9!^':
.270 Winchester - I in 10':

.270 Weatherby Magnum -
I in 12':

7 x 57MM - I in8.7':

7 x 57MM - I in 9':

7 x 57MM - I in 9'/$':

7 x 57MM - I in 10':

.280 Remington - I in 914':

.280 Remington - I in 9!4':
.284 Winchester - I in 10':

7x61 Sharpe & Hart -
I in 10':

7MM Remington Magnum -
I in 9':

7MM Remington Magnum -
I in 914':

7MM Remington Magnum -
I in 914':

7MM Remington Magnum -
I in 10':

7MM Weatherby Magnum -
I in 12':

7MM Weatherby Magnum -
1 in 10':

.30 MI Carbine - 1 in 20':
.30-30 Winchester - I in 12':

.30-30 Winchester - I in 10':
.30 Remington - I in 12':
.300 Savage - 1 in 12':

JOSSVinchester - 1 in 10':

Mfgr./Model

Savage 99, Ruger 77.

Remington 722, 760; Winchester
70; Ruger 77.

Remington 700; Savage 112-R
Winchester 70.

Weatherby.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Husq varna.

Schultz & Larsen.

Remington 40XB.

Remington 600, 660, 700; Ruger.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Browning; FN; Musketeer;
Remington 700; Savage 110;
Sako; Schultz & Larsen;
Winchester 70, 670, 770.

Colt; Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Husq varna.

Browning; FN; Harrington &
Richardson 300; High Standard;
J.C. Higgins 50, 51,51-L;
Husqvama; Musketeer;
Remington 721,760, 725, 700;
Savage 110; Sako; Schultz &
Larsen; Winchester 70, 670, 770;
Ruger.

Weatherby.

FN.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Ruger.

Winchester 70.

Remington 760, 740, 742, 700,
721,725.

Ruger.

Browning; Savage 99; Winchester

88 , 100 .

Schultz & Larsen

Husqvama; Remington 40XB,
700(1969).

Remington 700.

Savage 110; Sako; Winchester
70,770; Ruger.

Browning; FN; Harrington &
Richardson 300; Musketeer;
Schultz & Larsen.

Weatherby.

Weatherby (1965).

Marlin 62.

Savage 170,340,219;

Winchester 64,

94,66.

Marlin 366; Remington 788.
Remington 81, 141.

Remington 81,722, 760;

Savage 99.

Colt; J.C. Higgins 51-L;
Mannlicher-Schoenauer; Marlin;
Musketeer; Remington 722, 740,
742,760, 700, 40XB, 788,660,
600; Schultz & Larsen; Ruger.

Chambering Twist

.308 Winchester - 1 in 12':

.30-06 - 1 in 10':

.30-06 - I in 12':

.300 H & H Magnum - 1 in 10':

.308 Norma Magnum - I in 10':
.308 Norma Magnum - 1 in 12':
.30-.388 - I in 10':

.300 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 10':

.300 Winchester Magnum -
I in 12':

.300 Weatherby Magnum -
I in 12':

.32 Remington - 1 in 14':

.32 Winchester Special -
1 in 16':

8 x 68S - I in II':

.338 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 10':

.338 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 12':

.340 Weatherby Mangnum -
I in 10':

.348 Winchester - I in 12':

.35 Remington - 1 in 16':

.35 Remington - I in 12':

.358 Winchester - 1 in 10':

.358 Winchester - I in 12':

.350 Remington Magnum -
1 in 16':

.358 Norma Magnum - I in 12':
.375 Winchester - 1 in 12':

.375 H&H Magnum-I in 12':

.375 H&H Magnum - I in 14':

.375 Weatherby Magnum -
I in 12':

.378 Weatherby Magnum -
1 in 12':

.44 Magnum - I in 38':

.444 Marlin - 1 in 38':

.45-70 - I in 20':

.458 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 14':

.458 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 15':

.458 Winchester Magnum -
1 in 16!4":

.460 Weatherby Magnum -
1 in 16':

Mfgr./Model

Browning Bolt Action; FN;
Harrington and Richardson 300,
308; Husqvarna; Mossberg 800;
Savage 99, 110; Sako Bolt
Action and Lever Action;
Winchester 70, 88, 100, 670, 770.

Browning; Colt; FN; High
Standard; J.C. Higgins 50, 51,
51-L; Harrington & Richardson
300; Mannlicher-Schoenauer;
Marlin; Musketeer; Remington
721,760, 740, 742,725,700,
40XB; Savage 110; Sako; Schultz
& Larsen; Winchester 70,670,
770; Ruger.

Husqvarna.

Browning; Remington 721; Sako;
Winchester 70.

Musketeer; Schultz & Larsen.
Browning; Husqvarna.
Remington 40XB.

Browning; FN; Harrington &
Richardson 300; Musketeer;
Remington 700; Sako; Savage
110; Winchester 70,670, 770;
Ruger.

Husqvarna.

Weatherby.

Remington 81, 141.

Marlin 336; Winchester 64, 94.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer; Savage
110; Winchester 70; Ruger.

Browning; Sako.

Weatherby.

Winchester 71.

Marlin 336; Remington 81, 141,
600, 760.

Savage 170.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Savage 99; Schultz & Larsen;
Winchester 70, 88, 100.

Remington 600, 660, 700; Ruger.

Husqvarna; Schultz & Larsen.
Winchester 94.

Remington 700; Winchester 70;
Ruger.

Browning.

Weatherby.

Weatherby.

Ruger Carbine; Marlin 336;
Remington 788; Winchester 94.

Marlin 336.

Ruger; Marlin.

Remington 700; Winchester 70;
Ruger.

Mannlicher-Schoenauer.

Browning.

Weatherby.

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B. Pistol

Chambering Twist

Mfgr./Model

.22 Jet - 1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

.22 Jet-1 in 15-

Smith & Wesson

.22 Hornet — 1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

.221 Fireball - 1 in 12-

Remington XP-100

.221 Fireball - 1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

.222 Remington -1 in 14*

Thompson - Contender

.256 Winchester -1 in 14-

Ruger; Thompson - Contender

JO Carbine -1 in 12-

Thompson - Contender

JO Carbine -1 in 20*

Ruger

.30-30 Winchester - 1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

JO Herrett -1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

.32 Colt New Police -1 in 14*

Colt

.32 ACP -1 in 16'

Mauser

.32 Smith & Wesson, Smith &
Wesson Long - 1 in I8%-

Smith & Wesson

.357 Magnum -1 in 14-

Colt

.357 Magnum -1 in 16*

Ruger

.357 Magnum - 1 in 18*

Thompson - Contender

.357 Magnum -1 in 18%-

Smith & Wesson

Conversion Factors

Multiply

By

To Obtain

Atmospheres

14.70

Pounds per square inch

Kilograms per square
centimeter

14.23

Pounds per square inch

Pounds per square inch

0.07032

Kilograms per cm 2

Drams

1.772

Grams

Drams

0.0625

Ounces

Grains (Troy)

1

Grains (Avoirdupois)

Grains

0.0648

Grams

Grams

15.43

Grains

Grams

0.03527

Ounces

Kilograms

1000

Grams

Kilograms

2.205

Pounds (Avoirdupois)

Ounces

16

Drams

Ounces

437.5

Grains

Ounces

0.0625

Pounds (Avoirdupois)

Ounces

28.35

Grams

Pounds

7000

Grains

Pounds

453.6

Grams

Pounds

16

Ounces

Centimeters

0.3937

Inches

Centimeters

0.01

Meters

Centimeters

10

Millimeters

Inches

2.540

Centimeters

Meters

100

Centimeters

Meters

3.281

Feet

Meters

39.37

Inches

Meters

1.094

Yards

Feet per Second

0.3048

Meters per Second

Feet per Second

0.6818

Miles per Hour

Meters per Second

3.281

Feet per Second

Miles per Hour

88

Feet per Minute

Miles per Hour

1.467

Feet per Second

Liters

0.2642

Gallons

Liters

1.057

Quarts

Liters

1000

Milliliters

Square Centimeters

0.1550

Square Inches

Square Inches

6.452

Square Centimeters

Chambering Twist

Mfgr./Model

.357 Herrett -1 in 14-

Thompson - Contender

.35 Remington - 1 in 14'

Thompson - Contender

.38 Smith & Wesson - 1 in I8>/T

Smith & Wesson

.38 Special -1 in 14*

Colt

.38 Special - 1 in 17*

Charter

.38 Special -1 in 18%-

Smith & Wesson

.38 Super -1 in 16-

Colt

9mm Parabellum -1 in 10-

Smith & Wesson

9mm Parabellum -1 in 16-

Colt

.41 Magnum -1 in 18%-

Smith & Wesson

.41 Magnum - 1 in 20-

Ruger; Thompson - Contender

.44 Special - 1 in 16-

Colt

.44 Magnum - 1 in 20-

Ruger; Smith & Wesson

.44 Magnum -1 in 22*

Thompson - Contender

.45 Auto Rim -1 in IS¬

Smith & Wesson

AS Auto -1 in 16*

Colt; Thompson - Contender

.45 Winchester Magnum - 1 in 16'

Thompson - Contender

.45 Colt -1 in 24-

Thompson - Contender

Decimal-Fraction Table

Drill Drill Drill Drill

Size

Decimal

Size

Decimal

Size

Decimal

Size

Decimal

80

.0135

42

.0935

13/64

.2031

X

.3970

79

.0145

3/32

.0938

6

.2040

Y

.4040

1/64

.0156

41

.0960

5

.2055

13/32

.4062

78

.0160

40

.0980

4

.2090

Z

.4130

77

.0180

39

.0995

3

.2130

27/64

.4219

76

.0200

38

.1015

7/32

.2188

7/16

.4375

75

.0210

37

.1040

2

.2210

29/64

.4531

74

.0225

36

.1065

1

.2280

15/32

.4688

73

.0240

7/64

.1094

A

.2340

31/64

.4844

72

.0250

35

.1100

15/64

.2344

1/2

.500

71

.0260

34

.1110

B

.2380

33/64

.5156

70

.0280

33

.1130

C

.2420

17/32

.5312

69

.0292

32

.1160

D

.2460

35/64

.5469

68

.0310

31

.1200

1/4

.2500

9/16

.5625

1/32

.0312

1/8

.1250

E

.2500

37/64

.5781

67

.0320

30

.1285

F

.2570

19/32

.5938

66

.0330

29

.1360

G

.2610

39/64

.6094

65

.0350

28

.1405

17/64

.2656

5/8

.6250

64

.0360

9/64

.1406

H

.2660

41/64

.6406

63

.0370

27

.1440

1

.2720

21/32

.6562

62

.0380

26

.1470

J

.2770

43/64

.6719

61

.0390

25

.1495

K

.2810

11/16

.6875

60

.0400

24

.1520

9/32

.2812

45/64

.7031

59

.0410

23

.1540

L

.2900

23/32

.7188

58

.0420

5/32

.1562

M

.2950

47/64

.7344

57

.0430

22

.1570

19/64

.2969

3/4

.7500

56

.0465

21

.1590

N

.3020

49/64

.7656

3/64

.0469

20

.1610

5/16

.3125

25/32

.7812

55

.0520

19

.1660

O

.3160

51/64

.7969

54

.0550

18

.1695

P

.3230

13/16

.8125

53

.0595

11/64

.1719

21/64

.3281

53/64

.8281

1/16

.0625

17

.1730

Q

.3320

27/32

.8438

52

.0635

16

.1770

R

.3390

55/64

.8594

51

.0670

15

.1800

11/32

.3438

7/8

.8750

50

.0700

14

.1820

S

.3480

57/64

.8906

49

.0730

13

.1850

T

.3580

29/32

.9062

48

.0760

3/16

.1875

23/64

.3594

59/64

.9219

5/64

.0781

12

.1890

U

.3680

15/16

.9375

47

.0785

II

.1910

3/8

.3750

61/64

.9531

46

.0810

10

.1935

V

.3770

31/32

.9688

45

.0820

9

I960

W

.3860

63/64

1

.9844

44

.0860

8

.1990

25/64

.3906

1.000

43

.0890

7

.2010

10/Reference

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RELOADING DATA
INTRODUCTION

T he preparation of reloading data for this, our third edition
of the CAST BULLET HANDBOOK, took several years
of planning, research and shooting. With well over 5,000 tested
loads, this is our most ambitious technical project to date.

In some cases, assuming the propellant was currently avail¬
able, we “picked up" cast bullet data from our second edition,
published in 1973. This is particularly true for the more
esoteric/ obsolete chamberings and for the “fast powder” load¬
ings in the popular chamberings.

This enabled us to focus much of the available test time on
expanded loading tables for popular rifle and pistol cartridges.
The rifle data, for example, contains a tremendous amount of
new reloading data featuring the slower rifle powders. The
second edition featured, primarily, the faster pistol and shot-
shell propellants. Had the two test programs been combined, a
total of about five years would have been required to generate
the data.

Although there is a muzzle-loading section in this Handbook,
we did not publish any load data...preferring to devote the
maximum space to centerfire cartridge data. Shooters seeking
loading data for modern blackpowder rifles, muskets, shotguns
and pistols should read our BLACKPOWDER HANDBOOK,
the most authoritative text on the subject.

Usually we impose a logical—but somewhat stringent—
condition on candidate components from which we assemble
loads. That condition being that they be currently available at
the time of publication.

It won’t take a veteran bullet caster long to notice that we
show data for cast bullet designs which are not currently
available. Others might make this discovery when they try to
buy one of those moulds. This wasn’t done to mislead or
confuse anyone; rather to provide data for these currently dis¬
continued designs for which there are many moulds still in use.

One final comment on this topic: the annual Lyman catalog,
available December/January each year, contains the listing of
available mould designs. If you don’t see a given number there,
then it is not available from the factory. You must refer to the
current catalog—not last year’s.

The data listed in this section have been tested by our
technicians and found to be safe when loaded with our test
components and fired (under our laboratory controlled condi¬
tions) in our testing equipment. Since Lyman Products Cor¬
poration has no control over the manufacture of the various
components listed, the actual loading, choice or condition of
the firearms and components used, no responsibility for use of
this data is implied or assumed.

Components:

The reader should bear in mind that the components listed
are not of Lyman manufacture. Therefore, it is possible that
production changes affecting ballistic performance can occur at
any time without our knowledge. If there is ever a question as to
the correctness of the component specified, write to its manu¬
facturer whose address is listed in the front of this publication.

Starting Load:

It is essential that the reader begin with the suggested weight
of powder listed in this bracket and work up slowly (following
load development precautions) to his best performing load. The
novice should use only the “starting load” for a period of time
until he builds confidence and experience. Never decrease this
charge as an increase in pressure could be encountered.

The Universal Bond Receiver operates very much like a falling-
block rifle action. These receivers can be used for any centerfire
cartridge or shotshell testing; requiring an appropriately cham¬
bered and collared pressure barrel.

Maximum Load:

All loads which are listed as maximum were tested and
classified as maximum by our technicians in accordance with
our laboratory standards. Under no circumstances should these
loads be exceeded, nor should they be quickly accepted by the
reader as a safe working maximum for his particular rifle
or pistol.

Many reloaders misinterpret the meaning of the “maximum
load”. They wrongly assume that if a high pressure load proved
safe in a test laboratory then it is equally safe under any and all
conditions. This is not true. The reader must start with the
“starting load” and work up his loads carefully. Working with
his particular firearm and component combination, he may
encounter signs of excess pressure before he reaches the
maximum charge listed.

The technician classifies a load as maximum after carefully
considering many aspects of its ballistic performance. The
maximum average pressure of the load is not the only criteria.
Often a load having an acceptable maximum average pressure
will be rejected (or reduced) due to its erratic performance.
Accuracy must also be considered, particularly when dealing
with cast lead alloy bullets. In all instances, the maximum
listing represents what our technicians consider to be the
maximum working combination for the bullet, powder and
caliber listed. These loads do not exceed SAAM1 standards.

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Accuracy Loads:

When a load is noted as such in the data tables proper, it
means that the given combination of components produced the
most uniform internal ballistics of any load tested utilizing that
particular bullet design.

Unless noted in “Comments”, the accuracy load was not fired
at targets. The load, however, does have a high potential -
assuming all external factors are optimum - for producing
outstanding accuracy since uniform internal ballistics are
critical to accuracy on target. You cannot have one without
the other.

Test Parameters:

Velocities shown were taken at fifteen feet and not corrected
to the muzzle.

Each test string began with a clean dry barrel and consisted of
ten shots.

Loads exhibiting erratic internal ballistics were not pursued.

We had no problem with leading in any of our testing.

Bullets:

Bullet numbers are listed in the introductory specifications
for each cartridge and in the headline above the appropriate
data block - along with an illustration of that particular bullet.

Please note these bullets are artists’ renderings. Comparing
your bullet against the drawing could reveal minor differences.
Furthermore, minor changes are sometimes made to bullets.
These drawings, which appear throughout the data sections, are
for general reference only and are not intended to be a precise
representation.

Bullet alloy is noted as is the exact weight of each tested bullet.

Not all cast bullets within a given caliber are intended to
perform equally. We have used them in the most appropriate
chamberings.

Powders:

We have limited our testing to those powders which are man¬
ufactured in the United States and which are readily available to
the consumer. The following brands are listed: Dupont, Win¬
chester, Hercules, Alcan, Hodgdon and Gearhart-Owen.

Compressed Loads:

All compressed loads are indicated with a +. Depending upon
the volume of the specific cartridge case used by the reader, he
may, or may not, have difficulty starting bullets in such loads. If
the bullet will not start, reduce the load sufficiently so that 1 /10"
of space remains in the case neck. Start the bullet into the case
and use whatever additional pressure is required to fully seat the
bullet. Failure to comply could result in a bulged case.

Filler Wads:

Dacron filler wads in the form of I /4 inch thick batting were
used in conjunction with cast bullet loads, where indicated.
This material can be purchased in most yard-goods stores. It
should be cut into squares, which seal the case.

When developing a load, if a wad is desired, it should be used
from the beginning as the charge weight is increased. It should
never be added as an afterthought, once a maximum load has
been established, since its presence could result in a pressure
increase of 2,000 CUP or more.

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123

.22 Hornet

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/ Western

Trim-to Length . 1.393"

Primers . Winchester 61/2-116

Primer Size . Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 4

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .223" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.

v. + .

COMMENTS:

Two distinct groove diameters are encountered in rifles
chambered for this cartridge (.223" or .224"). Some of the
earlier rifles make use of a .223" groove barrel while all of
the more current models have the .224" groove. The re¬
loader must insure that his bullet diameter corresponds
to the groove diameter of his particular rifle. All of the
data listed were compiled in a .223" groove barrel.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 54

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.223"

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.642" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure

#225438

41 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.675" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.694" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1645 -

1665 -

PB

Unique

SR-7625

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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218 Bee

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length. 1.335"

Primers. Winchester 6 '/ 2 -l 16

Primer Size. Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 10

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .223" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.

i in

O *

co CO

o 9 -•

CO —

COMMENTS:

Do not use pointed bullets in those rifles which have
tubular magazines.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Winchester Low Wall

Barrel Length .20"

Twist. 1-16"

Groove Diameter .223"

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.532" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#225438

41 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.550" OAL

#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.595" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1885

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Green Dot

PB

Uniaue

SR-7625

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1 1360

—

4.8

1910 -

700X

2.8

1310

—

4 j

m

Velocity

F.P.S.

805

5

1915

1845

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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125

\

.222 Remington

(5.7X43mm)

0^-00
O 00 O CO

O CO ^

*- t- »— CM

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.690"

Primers . Remington IVi

Primer Size . Small Rifle Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 26

Case Bullets Used .(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.
*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.224"

COMMENTS:

Best accuracy can be expected at velocities of 2000 f.p.s. to
2300 f.p.s. Based on our results at 50 yards the best high
velocity bullet would be #225107 at 2600 f.p.s. to 2700 f.p.s.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique
SR-7625
SR-4756

630_

SR-4759

IMR-4227

748_

BL-C(2)

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.005" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

39.900

39.900
40.700

40.700
29.400

40.700

39.900
25.800
27,100
27,300

20.900

22.900

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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8.0 2444 36,000

SR-4756

SR-4756

SR-4759

SR-4759

I MR-4227

SR-4759

EfflWPN #225438

Wm? 41 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.972" 0AL

#225415

gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.107" OAL

Suq.

Starting Velocity Pressure Mix. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. CUP.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. 6rslns F.P.S. C.U.P.

1785 25,200

2358 36,000

Green Dot

1779 26.400

Green Dot

Unique

1972 25

2053 24

Unique

2169 39.900

SR-7625

Herco

1956 27.000

1988 23.400

1956 20.400

2403 30,000

2797 27,600

1919 22,200

2153 15.500

2157 15.400

2327 17.000 15.6 2816 22.100

2185 15.300

I MR-4227

2044 40,300

1855 39,400

1980 40.700

1510 24,600 6.2

1565 27,

SR-4756

6.0

1666

26,400

8.1

2044

40,300

630

8.0

1851

24,000

11.0

2298

36,000

2154 19,100 14.8

2167 20.000 16.0

2163 14.200 24.0

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Federal & Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.750"

Primers . Remington 7'/£ & CC1 450

Primer Size . Small Rifle Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 26

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.
*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter .224"

COMMENTS:

Best accuracy can be expected at velocities between 2000
f.p.s. to 2300 f.p.s. The most accurate bullet was #225462
at 2100 f.p.s. Based on our results at 50 yards the best high
velocity bullet would be #225107 at 2600 f.p.s. to 2700 f.p.s.

When loading for the Ruger Mini-14 a positive crimp
must always be provided to avoid bullet set-back during
the feed cycle and also to prevent a loose bullet from
lodging in the throat of the bore as the result of a “squib”
load (a cartridge case which contains an inadequate
amount of propellant powder.)

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.992" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

2590

2460

2560

2400

2690

2460

2530

Pressure

C.U.P.

40.700
39,900
36,000
36,400
33,500

37.700
24,600

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

**Signifies Remington cases and CC1450 primers used.

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Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

**748

**I MR-4895

#225462

54 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.090" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

**H110

**SR-4759

**748

SUQ.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

22,200 12.5

23,700 18.0

20,700 17.7

21,600 26.0

Velocity

F.P.S.

2100

1970

2110

1980

2110

1950

2285

2699

2611

2697

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,700

39,000

38,100

40,300

30,000

39,400

29,400

41,600

43.600

32,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦♦Signifies Remington cases and CC1450 primers used.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

2370 40,700

Red Dot 5.6 1795 23,400

9.0 2280 40.700

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

18.200 16.0

2640 35,900

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222 Remington

|*-.378-*|

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington-Peters

Trim-to Length . 1.840"

Primers. Remington V/i

Primer Size . Small Rifle, Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 26

Cast Bullets Used.. (size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.
*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Remington Model 722

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.224"

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.105" OAL

#225438

41 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.132" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Powder

700X

Green Dot

PB

UniQue

SR-7625

6.0 2105

2110

2050

7.0 2125

7.0 2130

228

2610 - Red Dot

8.5 2510 - 700X

2585 — Green Dot

9.5 2525 - PB_

10.0 2755 — Unique

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

5.8 1885

1945

1890

7.0 1975

8.2

9.

9.3

10.0 2545

9.5

2510 -

SR-7625 6.9 1940 -

Cast Bullet Handbook

#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.150" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

5.6

1800

—

9.1

2335

—

700X

5.6

1800

—

8.0

2175

—

Green Dot

6.2

1870

—

9.2

2295

—

PB

6.3

1800

—

9.0

2190

—

Unique

6.8

1925

—

9.7

2325

—

SR-7625

6.7

1855

—

9.1

2205

—

630

9.8

1940

—

12.3

2365

—

54 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.075" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Wax.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

5.4

1675

8.9

2175

—

700X

5.4

1660

- 7.8

2010

—

Green Dot

6.0

1750

9.0

2165

—

PB

6.1

1675

- 8.8

2045

—

Unique

6.6

1800

9.5

2195

—

SR-7625

6.5

1720

8.9

2030

—

630

9.8

1910

12.3

2310

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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nil

CM

COMMENTS:

Velocity readings in this caliber tend to be very erratic
from one gun to the next. Data taken in one gun will not
necessarily be uniform with results in another gun.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 1.920"

Primers . Winchester %Vi -120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 5

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.
*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 70

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.224"

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.190" 0AL

Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

6.5 2090 - 1

6.5 2130 - 1

7.0 2145 - 1

7.0 2065 -

7.5 2165

7.5 2145 -

10.0 2085 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#225438

41 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.210" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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#225415

45 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.235" OAL

225462

54 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.150" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

6.0

1770

9.0

2235

700X

6.0

1775

- ■ 9.0

2185

Green Dot

6.5

1845

2280

—

PB

6.5

1760

9.5

2170

—

Unique

7.0

1880

10.0

2315

—

SR-7625

7.0

1825

10.0

2195

—

630

9.5

1825

12.5

2195

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

5.5

1610

- ¥ 8.5

1965

—

700X

5.5

1590

- | 8.5

1995

—

Green Dot

6.0

1660

- ■ 9.0

2060

—

PB

■w

1565

- | 9.0

1970

—

Unique

6.5

1695

- 9.5

2045

—

SR-7625

6.5

1640

9.5

2025

—

630

9.5

1820

- 1 12.5

2120

-

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00 CO CM
CO CM

CM C7> CO

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length . 1.915"

Primers. Remington 9Vi

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder .No. 3

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225415, 45 gr.

*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Weatherby Varmint Master

Barrel Length .26"

Twist. 1-14"

Groove Diameter .224"

#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.312" OAL, Max.

COMMENTS:

In this case the use of a magnum type primer will result in
very high and dangerous pressures. Use only standard
large rifle primers for this cartridge.

Su(j.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

2008 -

2314 -

#225462

54 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.312" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique
I MR-4227

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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o cnj o

^ to »- m

w to O) n

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length. 1.902"

Primers.Winchester 8 ! /£-l 20

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder .No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#225107, 37 gr.

*#225438,41 gr.
*#225415,45 gr.
*#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used .

Barrell Length
Twist

Groove Diameter

Universal Receiver

____ 24"

__*_ Mr

COMMENTS:

Best accuracy can be expected at velocities between 2000
f.p.s.and 2300 f.p.s. The most accurate bullet was #225462
at 2100 f.p.s. Based on our results at 50 yards the best high
velocity bullet would be #225107 at 2600 f.p.s. to 2700
f.p.s. Due to the wide variations in “custom” chambers,
maximum loads should be approached with caution.

#225107

37 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.195" 0AL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

SR-7625

SR-4756

630_

I MR-4227
IMR-4198

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

2586 36,000

2646 31,000

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Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

SR-7625

SR-4756

630

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

748

#225438

41 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.266" OAL

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

lull,

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

32,000

32,000

30,000

30,000

35,000

31,000

15,400

22,300

23,500

20,200

18,800

#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.325" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

SR-7625

SR-4756

630

SR-4759

IMR-4198

748

Sua.

Starting

ia

m

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

9.0 2268

10.0 2356

9.5 2188

10.0 2237

11.0 2308

11 .

19.

22.1_2867

28.5 2814

2268 33,500

2356 34,500

2188 31,

2237 36,

2308 32,000

2086 18.000

2820 26,900

2867 23,900

2814 21,500

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

SR-7625

SR-4756

630

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

#225482

54 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.347" OAL

Sua.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

7.0 1828

1937

Velocity

F.P.S.

m

H

m

EH

7.0 1828

8.0 1880

Pressure

C.U.P.

36,400

36,900

36,900

36,400

38,600

35,500

21,000

33,600

35,300

30,200

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

1955

8.5 1935

9.0 1837

14.5 2154

*15.6 2156

16.8 2167

Pressure

C.U.P.

21,000

29,400

21,000

27,000

30,500

18,600

17,100

15,700

13,800

14,500

Max.

Grains

9.5

9.0

10.0

9.5

10.0

10.5

11.5

20.0

20.1

23.0

8 22.9 2

iSMBEElH

28.6 28

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder
Cast Bullets Used ....
♦Gas Check Bullet

. Winchester

. 2.195"

Winchester 8!^-120 & CCI 200

. Large Rifle

. No. 5

.(size to .224" dia.)

♦#225438,41 gr.

♦#225415,45 gr.

♦#225462, 54 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Universal Receiver

(Velocity barrel used where no pressures are listed)

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.224"

COMMENTS:

Best accuracy can be expected at velocities between 2000
f.p.s. and 2300 f.p.s. The most accurate bullet was #245462
at 2100 f.p.s.

#225438

41 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.520" 0AL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

6.5

1795

—

10.0

2350

—

700X

6.5

1795

—

10.0

2335

—

Green Dot

7.0

1800

—

10.5

2365

—

PB

7.0

1750

—

10.5

2290

_

Unique

7.5

1835

—

11.0

2390

—

SR-7625

7.5

1800

—

11,0

2345

—

**630

*10.0

1819

16.000

16.2

2665

27,900

**2400

10.3

1780

16,100

16.6

2682

28,800

**SR-4759

12.3

1806

15,900

18.0

2701

29,100

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies use of CCI 200 primers.

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#225415

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.546" OAL

#225462

54 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.525" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.fcS.

Pressure

C.U.P.

6.5

—

2270

—

700X

6.5

1710

—

2275

—

Green Dot

7.0

1800

—

10.5

2305

—

PB

7.0

1680

—

10.5

2210

—

Unique

7.5

1805

—

11.0

2320

—

SR-7625

7.5

1765

—

11.0

2280

—

*9.9

1816

16.500

17.1

2674

31.000

**2400

10.5

1772

16,500

17.4

2723

31,500

**SR-4759

12.2

1748

15,500

18.5

2683

30.300

Powder

Red Dot
7Q0X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

**630

**2400

**SR-4759

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies use of CC1 200 primers.

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- 1 -

<—.506 ►

COMMENTS:

Variations in groove diameters are sometimes encountered
in rifles chambered for this cartridge. Most barrels have a
groove diameter of .228" while a small percentage are found
with a larger groove diameter of .229". For oversize
barrels, we recommend the use of cast lead bullets sized to
groove diameter.

#228367

60gr.,(#2 Alloy) 2.510" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#22835

78 gr., (# 2 Alloy) 2.510" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Sug

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1501 -

1562 -

1590

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.040"

Primers. Winchester 8^-120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 6

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .228" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#228365, 60 gr.

#22835, 78 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Savage Model 99

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.229"

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1625 -

1730
1792

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Remington

. 2.035"

... Remington 9 l / 2

. Large Rifle

. No. 2

(size to .243" dia.)

♦#245496, 83 gr.

♦#245497, 90 gr.

♦#245498, 95 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter..

Universal Receiver

.26"

. MO"

.243"

COMMENTS:

If your .243 rifle is imported, we recommend that you
carefully check its groove diameter. We have encountered
rifles with groove diameters as small as .239". When fired
in these tight groove rifles, factory loaded .243 cartridges
blew primers and even our starting loads proved too hot.

Accuracy seems to fall off rapidly with velocities over
1750 f.p.s. Best results were obtained with bullet #245497
at 1700 f.p.s.

#245496

83 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.480" 0AL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

CUP.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1845

33,000

12.0

2032

40,300

700X

8.5

1684

30,500

10.5

1904

39,000

PB

9.0

1653

29,400

11.0

1836

36,400

SR-7625

9.5

1703

30,500

11.5

1909

39,400

SR-4756

11.0

1846

31,500

13.0

2013

38,600

630

*12.5

1626

13,300

17.5

2134

24,300

SR-4759

14.9

1668

12,800

20.0

2156

21.400

1 MR-4227

14.5

1623

11,900

19.7

2156

23,200

IMR-4198

16.0

1638

10,800

22.7

2175

19,200

RX7

16.0

1676

12,400

21.0

2092

20,200

748

26.1

2114

18,200

39.0

2906

43,800

H335

25.8

2191

21,200

37.8

2926

46,000

H4895

25.0

2126

17.300

37.2

2970

47,400

1 MR-4320

28.2

2178

20,800

40.2

2996

45.700

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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#245497

90 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.455" OAL

#245498

95 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.590" OAL

Powder

Suq.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

8.5

1611

27,000

11.5

1934

39.400

700X

7.5

1513

26,400

10.0

1762

37,300

PB

8.0

1477

23,400

10.5

1815

39,900

SR-7625

8.5

1521

11.0

1768

SR-4756

9.5

1586

26,400

12.5

1869

36,400

630

18.8

2146

28,400

23.8

2556

47,300

SR-4759

21.0

2182

28,000

26.2

2605

46,700

1 MR-4227

209

2197

28,100

25.5

2537

44,500

IMR-4198

23.9

2198

23,500

30.7

2757

45,300

RX7

22.0

2157

24,200

29.6

2695

748

26.0

2077

19,300

38.0

2828

46,300

H335

25.0

2128

20,200

36.3

2790

47,300

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

firains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

O

GO

1482

22,800

10.0

1699

33,000

700X

7.0

1386

22,200

9.5

1653

34,500

PB

8.0

1424

24,600

10.0

1611

SR-7625

8.5

1463

10.5

1652

SR-4756

10.0

1550

26,400

12.0

1790

35,000

630

16.0

1803

19,700

23.5

2426

43,100

SR-4759

208

2112

29,800

25.8

2475

47,600

1 MR-4227

19.3

2036

26,500

24.5

2456

46,600

IMR-4198

20.0

1826

16,500

30.2

2572

42,900

RX7

20.0

1874

20,000

32.0

2608

47,100

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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6mm Remington
.244 Remington

-rnr

—.472—M

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.225"

Primers. Remington 9 Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .243" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets *#245496, 83 gr.

*#245497, 90 gr.
*#245498, 95 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-9"

Groove Diameter.243"

COMMENTS:

The only difference between the 6mm Remington and the
.244 Remington cartridge is in the factory bullet weights
which are loaded into these two cases. The cases them¬
selves are identical except for the headstamps.

Normally, .244 rifles have a 1-12" twist and the car¬
tridge is factory loaded with 75 and 90 grain bullets to
accommodate this rifling. The 6mm Remington cartridge
is factory loaded with a 100 grain bullet to better accom¬
modate the 1-9" twist of the 6mm rifles.

Accuracy seems to fall off rapidly with velocities over
1750 f.p.s. Best results were obtained with bullet #245497
at 1700 f.p.s.

#245496

83 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.690" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

SR-7625

SR-4756

630_

SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198

RX7_

748_

H4895

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

1726

1635

1703

1642

1628

1725

1736

1661

1711

1828

1651

1772

1760

Pressure

C.U.P.

30.500

29.400
27.600
27.600

29.400

29.400
20,200
16,100

17.300
17.000
17,100
14,700

16.300

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,700

40.700
39,900
38,600
38,600

40.700

26.300
34,000
28,200
22,500
25,800
23,400

23.300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

42

Cast Bullet Handbook

#245498

95 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2793" OAL

#245497

90 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.687" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

Starting Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

SR-4756

SR-4759

I MR-4227

I MR-4227

I MR-4198

IMR-4198

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

6.5

5 2-

138 2

3ES3

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143

’—I—

-4- .408

COMMENTS:

Use only round, or flat nose bullets, in those rifles
which have tubular magazines. Caution: these loads are
not intended for rifles which were designed for black
powder cartridges.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 1.312"

Primers. Winchester 6 , /£-l 16

Primer Size . Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 10

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .257" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#257420, 68 gr.

*#257312,88 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Winchester Model 92

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1.14"

Groove Diameter.256"

#257420

68 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.560" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sup.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1560

1580

1665

1605

1805

1700

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

#257312

88 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.555" 0AL

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

144

Cast Bullet Handbook

COMMENTS:

Many of the rifles chambered for this cartridge have
slightly oversize chambers which create a problem for
the reloader. These chambers cause excessive case stretch¬
ing which makes it impossible to resize brass after two or
three firings.

The small case capacity of the cartridge limits suitable
reloading powders to a very few. Ballistics and accuracy,
however, are good.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 1.275"

Primers. Remington 6!4

Primer Size . Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 1

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .257" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#257420, 68 gr.

*#257312, 88 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Marlin Model 62

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.257"

#257420

68 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 1.590" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

IMR-4227

suq.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

5.0 1669 -

9.0 1745

10.0 1779

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1883 -

2105

2096 -

#257312

88 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.590" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

IMR-4227

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S C.U.P. j

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1697

2123 -

2123 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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145

4

4

K *

1 2 -

— O I

< I
-«—.473—►

COMMENTS:

A good many rifles which are chambered for this car¬
tridge have 1-10" twist barrels. In these rifles, bullets less
than 75 grains will seldom give accuracy.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 1.902"

Primers. Remington 9'/$

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .257" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#257463, 75 gr.

*#257312, 88 gr.
*#257418, 105 gr.
*#257325, 112 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used.Savage

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.257"

#257463

75 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.225" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure

#257312

88 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.205" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1510

1460 -

1495

1500 -

1525

1550

Velocity

F.P.S.

1800

1750

1835

1770

1865

1815

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

146

Cast Bullet Handbook

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

B

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting

Grains

6.0

6.0

6.5

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1665

1625

1720

1645

1745

1680

Pressure
C.U.P.

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

Sua.

Starting

Grains

6.0

5.5

6.0

6.5

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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.257 Roberts

COMMENTS:

Most commericial rifles for this cartridge used a short
Magazine which limits overall cartridge length to 2.775".
Prevalent also was the use of a long chamber throat which
gives best accuracy results when the bullet is seated just
short of touching the rifling. This combination of a short
magazine and long throat does not allow for best
performance.

Cartridge brass varies in the contour of the extractor
cut and hence one shell holder will not always fit all cases.
The use of a Lyman No. 8 shell holder is suggested
wherever possible. A No. 2 shell holder can be used
whenever a No. 8 proves unsatisfactory.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases ..

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used .

*Gas Check Bullets

Remington Peters

. 2.223"

... Remington 9'A

. Large Rifle

.No. 8 or 2

(size to .257" dia.)
*#257463, 75 gr.
*#257312,88 gr.
*#257418, 105 gr.
*#257325, 112 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter .

Ruger Model 77

.24"

. 1 - 12 "

.257"

#257463

75 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.555" OAL

I

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

7.0

1525

—

12.0

2115

—

700X

7.0

1545

—

12.0

2125

Green Dot

8.0

1605

—

13.0

2170

—

PB

8.0

1555

—

13.0

2090

—

Unique

9.0

1680

—

14.0

2230

—

SR-7625

9.0

1650

—

13.5

2135

—

630

12.0

1770

—

18.0

2300

—

ttie

#257312

88 qr„ (#2 Allov) 2.620

"OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

7.0

1430

—

12.0

1960

—

700X

7.0

1435

—

11.5

1925

. —

Green Dot

8.0

1515

—

12.5

1985

PB

8.0

1450

—

12.5

1905

Unique

9.0

1590

—

13.5

2040

SR-7625

9.0

1535

—

13.0

1940

630

12.0

1705

—

18.0

2190

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

148

Cast Bullet Handbook

#257325

112 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.710" OAL

#257418

105 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.760" OAL

ing Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Unique

Unique

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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149

J

_

.25/06 Remington

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.484"

Primers . Winchester 81/2-120 & CCI 200

Primer Size .. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .257" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets *#257420, 68 gr.

*#257463, 75 gr.
*#257312,88 gr.
*#257464, 90 gr.
*#257418, 105 gr.
*#257325, 112 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver;

used as a velocity barrel where no pressures are listed

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.257"

COMMENTS:

Accuracy above 2000 f.p.s. proved to be erratic. Best re¬
sults were obtained with bullet #257312 at 1600 f.p.s. and
bullet #257418 at 1800 f.p.s.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

SR-7625

SR-4756

**630

**2400

**IMR-4227

**IMR-4198

**H4895

#257420

68 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.897" 0AL

Sug.

Starting Velocity

Pressure Max.

C.U.P. Grains

- 14.0
13.0
15.5

- 14.5
15.0
16.0

14,500 24.0

15,200 27.0

15,300 25.5

14,700 29.5

14,600 36.9

Velocity

F.P.S.

2379

2269

2400

2304

2322

2389

2622

2875

2691

2635

2685

Pressure

C.U.P.

39.400

38.100
41,600

■■■SJB2.

41.600
40,700

25.400

36.100

27.600
22,300

24.100

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
**Signifies use of CCI 200 primers.

150

Cast Bullet Handbook

#257312

88 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.867" OAL

#257463

75 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max

mg Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure
Srains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Grains" F.P.S.' C.U.P. Grains F.P.S

100 1785 27.000 12.5 2006 38.600

SR-4756

SR-4759 20 5 2185 21.600 31.5 2897 48.600

#257418

105 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.912" OAL

#257464

90 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.911" OAL

ing Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

ns F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

IMR-4198 24.5 2182 19,000

SR-4756

SR-4759 24.0 2171 29,800 32.0 2652 48,790

#257325

112 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.984" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦♦Signifies use of CCI 200 primers.

**2400

23.5

2164

31.300

32.0

2660

49.000

**SR-4759

24.5

2184

30,400

32.0

2575

48,000

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length . 2.540"

Primers . Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .257" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets *#257312, 88 gr.

*#257418, 105 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Weatherby Mark V

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.257"

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge was obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and is intended for Weatherby rifles
only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms
allow higher velocities at safe working pressures. For
custom rifles which are not freebored, maximum loads
should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, they should be
approached with caution.

Do not use the magnum primers with cast bullet data.
Cast bullet data were obtained with Remington 9 x /i
primers.

#257312

t gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

2386 -

2309 -

#257418

105 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

12.0 1763 -

18.0 1808 -

Velocity Pressure
F-P-S- C.U.P.

2079 -

2145 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

152

Cast Bullet Handbook

— O ^ o

oo o oo

n r>» 0)0)

I ♦

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 1.978"

Primers. Remington 9^

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 5

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .264" to .266" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#266305, 103 gr.

#266324, 119 gr.
*#266455, 129 gr.
*#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Japanese Service Carbine

Barrel Length . 19"

Twist . 1-9"

Groove Diameter.267"

. #266305

*103 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.940" OAL, Max.

COMMENTS:

Norma brass was used exclusively for our testing of
this cartridge. Bullets weighing 119 grains or more gave
the best accuracy. A wide variation in groove diameter
is common with these military rifles and we recommend
that you slug your bore before reloading.

Powder

2400

I MR-4227
I MR-4198
I MR-4895

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1824

2028 -

2114 -

2016 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

2044

2207 -

2352

2375

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.940" OAL, Max.

Powder

2400

I MR-4227
IMR-4198
I MR-4895

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1868

2083 -

2057 -

2092 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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153

65 Japanese
(Continued)

154

Cast Bullet Handbook

65 Italian

(65 x 52mm Mann. Carcano)

,//A

tm

u-> m m o

»- <o o

to r*. o o>

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.055"

Primers . Remington 9 l /i

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 28

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .264" to

.266" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #266324, 119 gr.

♦#266455, 129 gr.
♦#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Italian Service Carbine

Barrel Length .21"

Twist . Gain Twist

Groove Diameter.267"

COMMENTS:

Due to the wide variations in groove diameters which
exist in these surplus military rifles, we suggest that you
proceed with caution. Slug your bore to determine the
correct bullet diameter for your rifle. See the reference
section for information on slugging your bore. If your
groove diameter is larger than .264", you could experi¬
ence gas blow-by (gas from breech due to low pressure)
when using the listed starting loads with the standard
bullet size.

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.900" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

9.0 1445 -

21.0 I960 -_

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1615

2114 -_

#266455

129 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.900" OAL, Max.

#266469

143 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.900" OAL, Max.

Powder

Suo.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique

8.0

1351

—

10.0

1529

—

Unique

8.0

1296

—

10.0

1481

2400

19.0

1901

—

21.0

2040

-

2400

15.0

1545

-

18.0

1763

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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155

65 x 54mm
Maimlicher-
Schoenauer

COMMENTS:

More than half of the rifles which we have encountered in
this caliber show signs of excessive headspace. Before
using a 6.5 x 54mm rifle, we recommend that its head-
space be checked by a competent gunsmith.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

.Norma

. 2 . 100 "

... Remington 9/2

. Large Rifle

. No. 28

(size to .264" dia.)

♦#266305, 103 gr.

#266324, 119 gr.

♦#266455, 129 gr.

♦#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Custom Mauser

. 20 "

. 1-7**'

.265"

#266305

103 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.010" 0AL, Max.

Powder

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.8.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

2400

12.0

1535

—

19.0

2114

—

IMR 4227

13.0

1526

—

22.0

2257

—

IMR 4198

16.0

1655

—

24.0

2183

—

IMR 4895

20.0

1524

—

31.0

2232

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.010" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

2400

12.0

1466

19.0

2004

IMR 4227

13.0

1508

- 21.5

2092

IMR 4198

16.0

1592

- 24.0

2127

IMR 4895

20.0

1519

- 31.0

2178

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

156

Cast Bullet Handbook

6.5mm Swedish
Mauser

(6.5 x 55)

O O O c\(

cn Tt (C

<£> 00 — O

^ eg o

COMMENTS:

Due to the wide variations in groove diameters in fire¬
arms chambered for the 6.5 x 55 cartridge, we suggest
you slug your bore to determine the correct bullet
diameter for your rifle.

#266455

129 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.710" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

SR-7625

630

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Press

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . v . 2.150"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 27

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .266" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #266324, 119 gr.

♦#266455, 129 gr.
♦#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. HVA Bolt Action

Barrel Length .23'/ 2 "

Twist .

Groove Diameter.266"

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.625" OAL.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique
SR-7625
630_

Starting Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1575

1570

1640

1640

1690

1685

1820

#266469

143 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.825" OAL

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB_

SR-7625

630

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

7.0

7.0

8.0

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

158

Cast Bullet Handbook

#266455

129 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.605" OAL.

Startling Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

9

Green Dot 10.

F.P.S. C.U.P.

4.0 1725 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length .2.160"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .264" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #266324, 119 gr.

♦#266455, 129 gr.
♦#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used.Remington Model 700

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-9"

Groove Diameter.264"

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.635" OAL.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

-JZ8_

1780

1880

1815

1930

1860 -

#266469

143 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.615" OAL

ting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

’B

15.0 1765

PB 9.5

Jnique 11.0 1500

16.0 1885

Uniqu

e

10.5

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

8.5 1215 -

200 -

5 -

1205 -

F.P.S. C.U.P.

14.5 1595

55

00

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159

#266455

129 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.983" OAL

ng Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 2.490"

Primers. Winchester 8(^-120

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .264" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #266324, 119 gr.

♦#266455, 129 gr..
♦#266469, 143 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver Velocity Barrel

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-9"

Groove Diameter.264"

Green Dot

B

e

#266324

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.991" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot 12.0 1565 -

PB

12.5

1470

—

17.5

1815

PB

12.0

1375

—

17.0

1690

Unique

13.5

1600

—

18.5

1930

Unique

13.0

1495

—

180

1795

SR-7625

13.5

1510

_

18.5

1850

SR-7625

13.0

1430

_

18.0

1730

_

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

^= 1 —

-«—.473 —►

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.530"

Primers. Winchester 8'/$-120

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .277" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#280468, 122 gr.

*#280473, 124 gr.
*#280412, 136 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .26"

Twist .1-10"

Groove Diameter.277"

COMMENTS:

The lighter bullets gave the best performance, with
#280468 showing the best 50 yard accuracy at 2000 f.p.s.

Powder

Red Dot
7Q0X

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

SR-4759

RX7_

IMR 3031
748_

#280468

122 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.069" 0AL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

33,500

19,000

27,600

31,000

22,000

27,000

29,400

24,300

20,900

20,200

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,700

39,400

41,100

39,900

40,700

41.600
49,000
47,800
43,000

42.600

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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161

.270 Winchester
(Continued)

#280412

136 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.095" OAL

#280473

124 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.150" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P,

Green Dot 11.5 1607 31,500 14.5 1839 40.300 Green Dot 10.5 1542 31 000 13 0 1646 35.500

PB_ 11.0 1499 27,000 13.5 1695 39.400 PB_ 10.5 1431 23,400 13.0 1614 36,000

Unique _ 12.0 1698 28,200 15.3 1962 40,300 Unique _ 11.5 1612 27,000 148 1860 37,700

SR-7625 11.0 1505 25,800 13.5 1683 39.000 SR-7625 10.5 1408 22,800 13.0 1593 36.400

Herco _ 12.5 1647 30,500 15.5 1894 39,400 Herco _ 12.0 1568 28,200 150 1796 36,900

SR-4756 12.0 1554 24,600 15.5 1833 39,900 SR-4756 11.5 1490 20,400 15.0 1731 37,700

SR-4759 24.0 2134 27,000 32.0 2598 49,200 SR-4759 235 2077 29,200 300 2414 47900

RX7_ 25.0 2065 19,900 39.0 2778 49,200 RX7 _ 25.4 2051 23,500 39.3 2609 42.200

IMR 3031 31.0 2185 19.900 42.8 2914 48.900 IMR-3031 292 2104 21.500 400 2733 49,800

748_34 0 2237 20.200 49 5 2955 45.600 748_32 0 2099 19400 49.0 2808 44.700

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

162

Cast Bullet Handbook

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length . 2.540"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .277" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#280468, 122 gr.

♦#280473, 124 gr.
♦#280412, 136 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Weatherby Mark V

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.277"

COMMENTS:

The data for this cartridge was obtained in a Weatherby
rifle and is intended for Weatherby rifles only. The free-
boring constructed into these firearms allow higher
velocities at safe working pressures. For custom rifles
which are not free-bored, maximum loads should be re¬
duced a full 5%. Even then, they should be approached
with caution.

Do not use the magnum primers, however, with cast
bullets. Only standard large rifle primers should be used
with cast bullet loads.

#280468

Wm&r 122 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" 0AL, Max.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique _ 14.0 1875 - 18.0 2169 -

2400 _ 22.0 1956 - 28.0 2364 -

IMR 4227 27.0 2096 - 29.0 2232 -

#280473

124 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" 0AL, Max.

#280412

136 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Unique

14.0

1756

—

16.0

1882

—

Unique

13.0

1639

16.0 1838

2400

20.0

1785

—

26.0

2118

—

2400

20.0

1762

25.0

2040

IMR 4227

25.0

1964

_

27.0

2053

_

IMR 4227

24.0

1879

26.0

1988

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

i

I a l

.473

COMMENTS:

Most 7mm’s are imported rifles and their groove dia¬
meters can vary considerably. We recommend that you
slug your barrel to determine its exact groove diameter.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Federal

Trim-to Length . 2.225"

Primers.Federal 210 & CCI 200

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .284" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#287448, 119 gr.

*#287346, 135 gr.
*#287405, 150 gr.
*#287308, 162 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-83/ 4 "

Groove Diameter.284"

#287448

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.690" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1845

1755

1835

1665

1985

1690

2155

Pressure

C.U.P.

41.600

41.600
39,900
39,400
41.100

OQ AAA

34,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

164

Cast Bullet Handbook

Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder

#287346

135 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.685" OAL

#287405

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.800" OAL

SUQ.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure
‘ ins F.P.S. C.U.P.

Green Dot

1380 24.600

1305 -

12.0 1540

Green Dot

1540 37.7

12.0 1475

Unique

10.5

1490

25,200

15.0

1850

39,900

Unique

10.0

1405

27,000

14.5

1685

39,900

SR-7625

10.0

1405

30,000

12.0

1540

36,900

SR-7625

9.5

1230

24,000

12.0

1465

38,600

630

15.0

1675

25,800

21.0

2050

37,300

630

14.5

1535

24,000

20.5

1990

37,300

20.800 22.3 2059 30.300

24.3 2039 37.700

**SR-4759

19.5

1763

18,200

*24.7

2158

36,400

**RX7

23.0

1755

18,700

27.0

2006

27,700

**RX7

20.5

1691

15.000

28.0

2145

28,100

**748

27.2

1685

13,700

34.0

2066

24,100

1882 16.100

2120 21,200

H335

*H4895
*1 MR-4350

33.0 2153

32.0 2156

2156 31,300

2178 28,900

#287308

162 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.800" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

SR-7625

Sun.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Bm —phi

Pressure

C.U.P.

25,200

26,400

24,000

25,200

25,800

22.800

Velocity

F.P.S.

1465

1400

1485

1415

1610

1385

Pressure

C.U.P.

38,100

36,900

36,900

38,100

38,600

37,700

630

14.5

1465

22,800

20.5

1905

37,700

**SR-4759

20.0

1740

25,800

25.0

2016

41,200

**IMR-4227

19.0

1660

23,400

24.0

1984

41,200

I MR-4350

24,800 41.0

20,800 45.0

22,800 45.0

2417 42,600

2415 39,100

2449 39,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies CCI 200 primers used.

_

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165

nj

COMMENTS:

This cartridge gave very uniform velocities and excel¬
lent accuracy with all the powders and bullets tested.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington/Peters

Trim-to Length . 2.540"

Primers . Remington 9/>

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .284" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#287448, 119 gr.

*#287346, 135 gr.
*#287405, 150 gr.
*#287308, 162 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Remington Model 742

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . 1-9/2"

Groove Diameter .284"

#287448

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.612" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot _ 11.0 1585 -

700X _ 10.5 1545 -

Green Dot 11.5 1600 —

PB_ 11.0 1500 -

Unique _ 12.0 1625 -

SR-7625 11.5 1535 -

630 15.0 1660 -

Velocity Pressure

#287346

135 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.765" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

166

Cast Bullet Handbook

#287308

162 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2700" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

Velocity Pressure

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

1325 -

1225 -

1345 -

1240 -

1415 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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167

_

.284 Winchester

COMMENTS:

Maximum loads for individual rifles seem to vary quite a
bit in this caliber. We recommend that maximum load¬
ings be approached with caution.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length.2.160"

Primers.Winchester 8^-120

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .284" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#287448, 119 gr.

*#287346, 135 gr.
*#287405, 150 gr.
*#287308, 162 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Ruger Model 77

Barrel Length .22"

Twist .1-10"

Groove Diameter.284"

#287448

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.612" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630_

I MR-4227

Suq.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1415 -

1425 -

1510 -

1440 -

1565 -

1510

1650 -

1550

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1950 -

1955
1965

_J835-

2015

1955

1815

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

168

Cast Bullet Handbook

iflfffffpas #287346

tyyijyia^ 135 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.765" OAL

Powder

Sun.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure Max.
F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

1340

- 1 15.5

1830

—

700X

9.0

1335

15.5

1830

—

Green Dot

10.0

1410

16.0

1855

—

PB

10.0

1360

16.0

1780

—

Unique

11.0

1475

- 17.0

1885

—

SR-7625

11.0

1415

- 17.0

1840

—

1590

1915

—

1 MR-4227

17.0

1525

- 21.0

1785

-

#287308

162 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.700" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1310

—

15.5

1690

700X

10.0

1310

—

15.0

1660

—

—

1705

—

PB

11.0.

1305

—

15.5

1610

Unique

12.0

1430

—

17.0

1755

SR-7625

11.5

1330

—

16.0

1625

—

630

15.5

1505

—

19.5

1745

1 MR-4227

17.5

1350

-

21.0

1620

-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

in 150 gr„ (#2 Wloy)2.794" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

10.0

1370

- 15.5

1760

—

700X

10.0

1380

- 15.0

1735

—

Green Dot

11.0

1435

1

o

1780

—

PB

11.0

1375

- 16.0

1715

—

Unique

12.0

1500

17.0

1840

—

SR-7625

11.5

1410

- 16.5

1740

—

15.5

1580

- 20.0

1870

—

1 MR-4227

17.5

1535

- 21.0

1745

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169

7mm Sharpe &

(7 x 61mm)

CM ^ CM O

^ <D O O)

» O ^

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.392"

Primers. Remington 9»/ 2

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .284" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#287346, 135 gr.

*#287405, 150 gr.
*#287308, 162 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Shultz and Larsen 65 DL

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.285"

COMMENTS:

The 7x61 mm proved to be one of the most efficient car¬
tridges we tested. Accuracy was good and velocities were
extremely uniform. Compared to other magnum cases,
this cartridge produced very high velocities with mini¬
mum amounts of powder. The rifle used for testing was
free-bored. For rifles which do not have a free-bored
throat, this data should be reduced a full 5%. Even then,
maximum loading should be approached with caution.

#287346

135 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.190" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Sug.

Starting

Grains

15.0

18.0

22.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1805 -

1658
1828

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#287405

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.190" 0AL, Max.

#287308

162 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.190" OAL, Max.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Unique

14.0

1683

_

17.0

1876

—

Unique

13.0

1557

—

16.0

2400

17.0

1564

—

23.0

2008

2400

16.0

1508

—

22.0

1 MR-4227

22.0

1811

_

25.0

1988

_

IMR-4227

20.0

1655

—

24.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

170

Cast Bullet Handbook

7mm Remington
Magnum

m

./A,;}

Hi

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.490"

Primers. Remington 9 1 / M

Primer Size . Large Rifle, Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .284" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#287448, 119 gr.

*#287346, 135 gr.
*#287405, 150 gr.
*#287308, 162 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . I- 91 / 2 "

Groove Diameter.284"

COMMENTS:

Accuracy with this cartridge was erratic at velocities in
excess of 1800 f.p.s. Bullet #287448 seemed to give the
best performance.

#287448

119 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.290" 0AL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot _ 18.0 2084 31,500

700X _ 140 1793 25,200

Green Dot 16.0 1924 24,600

PB_ 16.0 1857 25,200

SR-7625 16.0 1844 25,200

SR-4756 20.0 2077 25,800

Velocity Pressure

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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171

#287346

135 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.967" OAL

#287405

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.052" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Powder

Red Dot 17.0 1903 31,500 20.0 2078 40,700 Red Dot

700X 14.5 1722 27,600 17.5 1929 37,700 700X

1930 31,000 Green Dot

PB 16.5 1756 27,600 19.5 1939 38,600 PB

SR-7625 17.0 1795 31,000 20.0 1972 39,900 SR-7625

SR-4756 20.0 1931 30,000 23.5 2153 40,700 SR-4756

SR-4759 29.7 2164 29,500 37.1 2564 49,200 630

IMR-4198 32.4 2187 26,900 44.0 2776 49,800 SR-4759

RX7 32.0 2159 26,100 43.5 2674 46,700 IMR-4198

2163 26,800 54.0 2683 41,200 RX7

H4895 40.0 2158 25.000 52.0 2815 47,400 748

H4895

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

1782

1601

1675

1652

1635

1813

1730

2164

2186

2157

2174

Pressure

C.U.P.

30,000

25,800

25,800

26,400

25,800

25,800

18,000

33,500

27,500

29,000

27,400

Velocity

F.P.S.

1943

1798

1849

1820

1851

2004

1903

2396

2574

2560

2676

Pressure

C.U.P.

38,100

36,000

37,700

36,900

20,400

47,100

46,900

47,800

#287308

162 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.192" OAL

Green Dot

SR-7625

SR-4756

SR-4759

IMR-4198

H4895

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

26,400

23,40

35,900

32,100

35,000

32,600

31,300

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

18.0 1807 33,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

172

Cast Bullet Handbook

7 mm Weatherby
Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

.Weatherby

. 2.540"

... Remington 9*/2

. Large Rifle

. No. 13

(size to .284" dia.)
♦#287405, 150 gr.
♦#287308, 162 gr.
#287221, 179 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Weatherby Mark V

.26"

. 1 - 12 "

.2825"

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge were obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and are intended for Weatherby rifles
only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms
allows higher velocities at safe working pressures. For
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, they should be
approached with caution.

#287405

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.260" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Unique

15.0

1683

- 18.0

1872

2400

18.0

1559

- 24.0

1930

1 MR-4227

23.0

1760

- 26.0

1930

#287308

162 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.260" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Unique

14.0

1572

—

17.0

1763

—

2400

17.0

1501

—

23.0

1828

—

1 MR-4227

22.0

1686

-

25.0

1838

-

#287221

179 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.260" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Unique

13.0

1481

—

16.0

1674

2400

16.0

1412

—

22.0

1763

1 MR-4227

21.0

1592

—

24.0

1742

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

173

7.35mm Italian

(Temi)

Lӣ

1

4-.425-

|

/

• 1

o A*

.* .

» '

-n

ci

O I./—.446-

-- 1 -

-*-.448-»

COMMENTS:

Here again a large variation in groove diameters exist.
Match the bullet diameter as closely as possible to the
groove diameter.

Lead bullets can be sized .299" or .301". Most actual
groove diameters run between .300" and .302". Due to the
relatively poor design and workmanship of these rifles,
we do not recommend their use except for lead
bullet shooting.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Formed from Norma 6.5 x 54 Brass

Trim-to Length . 2.000"

Primers. Winchester 8!/ 2 -120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 28

Cast Bullets Used. (size to .299" & .301" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullet *#300136, 150 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Italian Military Carbine

Barrel Length .21"

Twist . Gain

Groove Diameter.302"

EC

E2

* 150 gr.

#300136

, (#2 Alloy) 2.755'

’ 0AL. Max.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

2400

16.0

1650

22.0

2070

1 MR-4227

16.0

1535

25.0

2136

IMR-4198

19.0

1595

30.0

2262

1 MR-3031

24.0

1625

- 33.0

2247

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

.

.30 Carbine

BULL

Max. Velocity Pressure

1

t f = \

360 _

T

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.286"

Primers. Remington 614

Primer Size. Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 19

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#31 1359, 113 gr.

*#311576, 120 gr.
#311410, 130 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-20"

Groove Diameter.308"

#311359

113 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.680" 0AL, Max.

COMMENTS:

Best ballistic uniformity was obtained with bullet
No. 311410 using AL-8 powder. Not all carbines will
function semi-automatically with all loads. Bullet No.
311410 with AL-8 or IMR 4227 will function all carbines
we have tested.

This cartridge headspaces on the mouth and case length
is, therefore, critical. Never trim cases shorter than the
trim-to length shown and never crimp bullets.

Powder

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

AL-8

2400

I MR-4227

Starting Velocity Pressure

#311576

120 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.680" 0AL, Max.

#311410

130 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.680" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Unique

SR-4756

AL-8

2400

I MR-4227

ng Velocity Pressure
is F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1526

1407

1727

1795

1709

Pressure

C.U.P.

39,000

39,400

40,700

38,100

40,300

Powder

Unique

SR-4756

AL-8

2400

I MR-4227

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

1564 28,800 12.0+ 1733 38,600

1366 24,600 12.7+ 1647

1260 23,400 6.1 1468 35,000

1180 22,000 6.0 1371 37,

1497 30,500 10.4+ 1675 40,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates a compressed powder charge.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

175

30 Remington

COMMENTS:

Groove diameters of rifles in this caliber may run a bit
tight (as small as .306" dia.). We recommend sizing to
groove diameter.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.040"

Primers . Remington 9 x /i

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 15

Cast Bullets Used . (size to .307" & .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#311291, 169 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Remington Model 81

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . M2"

Groove Diameter .307"

\ #311291

*169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.525" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

2400

16.0

1730

—

20.0

2000

1 MR-4227

17.5

1754

—

22.0

2024

1 MR-4198

19.0

1697

-

25.5

2118

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

176

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.416 DIA.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.010"

Primers. Remington 9Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 7

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311291, 169 gr.

♦#311334, 187 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Savage Model 99

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.308"

\ #311291

f 169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.520" 0AL, Max.

COMMENTS:

The rifles chambered for this cartridge which we have
tested, show no appreciable variation in standard .308
groove diameter. Our consumer correspondence, however,
indicates that some grooves may run a little on the large
side. We suggest that you slug your barrel before reloading,
and use a cast bullet sized to your groove diameter.

Powder

Unique

2400

IMR-4227

sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1326 - 1

1625 - ,

1618

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.520" 0AL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Cralnt F.P.S.

Unique _ 70 1273 - 100 1413

2400 _ 140 1411 - 19.0 1811

IMR-4227 16.0 1492 - 22.5 1934

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

177

.30/30 Winchester

- 1 i

+— .506 —►

COMMENTS:

Rifles with tubular magazines require the use of flat or
blunt-nosed bullets and a crimp to keep the bullet in place.
Bullet #311465 is an excellent performer at higher than
normal cast bullet velocities (2400 f.p.s. - 2500 f.p.s.) but
can be used only in bolt action rifles because of the rather
pointed nose configuration.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length .. 2.028"

Primers. Winchester 8'/$-120 & CCI 200

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 6

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311441, 115gr.

*#311465, 122 gr.
*#311440, 151 gr.
*#311291, 169 gr.
*#31141, 170 gr.
*#311407, 173 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.308"

#311441

115 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.370" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

SR-4756

**630

**2400

**SR-4759

**RX7

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

25.200

27.600

25.200

22.200

21.600
23,400
27,000

23.400
15,600
15,700
15,200

10.400

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

38.600

38,600

38,600

38.600
36,400

36.400
36,900
37,700
34700
34,300

34.600

29.400

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies CCI 200 primers used.

178

Cast Bullet Handbook

30/30 Winchester
(Continued)

#311465

122., (#2 Alloy) 2.447" OAL

#311440

151 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.480" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

“630

12.8

1631

19.100

19.7

2213

34,300

“SR-4759

15.7

1516

11,900

22.8

2263

35,300

“RX7

20.3

1828

15,600

32.8

2551

29,700

“748

25.1

1714

15,000

37.5+

2368

27,500

“H4895

24.3

1661

12,800

*35.4+

2460

30,300

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

6.8

1257

25,800

9.0

1481

38.100

700X

6.5

1235

27,000

8.0

1401

36.400

Green Dot

7.0

1231

23,400

1478

36,900

PB

7.0

1222

26,400

9.0

1422

38,100

Unique

7.5

1333

21,600

11.0 1691

37,300

SR-7625

7.5

1283

27,600

9.2 1413

36.900

Herco

9.0

1386

25,800

12.0

1660

36,900

SR-4756

8.0

1282

22,200

11.1

1573

“SR-4759

14.4

1529

16,700

18.0

1887

33,500

“RX7

22.5

1971

27,000

30.0

3o,bUU

**748

28.0

1939

22,300

37.5+

“H335

25.5

1983

23,800

33.0

31,700

\ #311291

t |

f 169 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.521" OAL

#31141

170 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.510" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

6.5

1145

24,600

8.5

1363

34,500

700X

6.0

1101

26.400

7.5

1253

34,000

Green Dot

7.0

1126

23,400

9.0

1348

33,500

PB

6.5

1093

24,000

8.7

1311

36,900

Unique

7.0

1211

19,800

10.6

1568

36,000

SR-7625

6.5

1107

22,800

9.0

1348

36,400

Herco

9.0

1328

28,200

11.5

1538

38,100

SR-4756

7.0

1123

19,800

10.5

1431

35,000

“SR-4759

14.8

1530

19,900

18.5

1862

36,100

“RX7

19.0

1635

20,200

28.0

2152

34,400

“IMR-3031

22.5

1599

18,300

28.5

2095

32,500

**748

23.8

1604

16,900

37.3+

2355

35,100

“H335

20.3

1638

18,500

32.5

2230

32,800

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

6.5

1159

24,600

8.5

1348

34,500

700X

6.0

1124

24,600

7.5

1269

34,000

Green Dot

7.0

1192

25,200

9.0

1373

33,500

PB

6.5

1100

23,400

8.7

1286

36,900

Unique

7.0

1240

21,600

10.6

1555

35,500

SR-7625

6.5

1118

22,800

9.0

1337

36,900

Herco

8.5

1281

25,800

11.0

1505

33,000

SR-4756

7.0

1102

19,800

10.5

1423

36.400

** SR-4759

15.5

1613

23,700

17.7

1803

32,600

“RX7

20.0

1632

19,800

28.6

2165

34,500

“IMR-3031

21.6

1555

20,100

27.0

2016

O-S OAA

O l,OUU

“748

24.8

1613

22,500

35.0+

2270

OO AAA

“H335

22.0

1596

23,200

30.0

2254

33,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates compressed powder charge.
♦♦Signifies CC1 200 primers used.

Bullet #311465 should not be used in tubular
magazines.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

179

#311407

173 gr, (#2 Alloy) 2.484" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S.

Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

30/30 Winchester
(Continued)

700X _ 6.0 1102 26,400 7.5 1273 37,700

Green Dot 6.5 1131 25,800 8.5 1306 35,500

PB_ 6.5 1085 24,000 8.5 1279 38,100

Unique _ 7.0 1203 24,000 104 1519 36,900

SR-7625 _ 6.5 1087 22,800 9.0 1302 38,900

Herco _ 9.0 1301 27,600 11.0 1472 36,400

**SR-4759 15.0 1596 24,300 16.7 1733 32,900

**RX7 _ 19.8 1632 20,800 26.0 2055 32,800

“IMR-3031 22.5 1628 20,800 260 1943 33,700

**748 _ 23.3 1631 19,700 33.0 2184 33,400

**H335 _ 22.5 1628 22,800 29.0 2181 32,700

**760 _ *28.4 1625 18,000 35.5+ 2134 33,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.
♦♦Signifies CC1 200 primers used.

180

Cast Bullet Handbook

_.3090

BULLET

l §

' ?: «>

O) co eg

n- i

o co 7

ID •

<M i

rni

**~ - 473- n s

COMMENTS:

Best results were obtained with the 151 grain and heavier
cast bullets.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Federal & Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.865"

Primers. Federal 210

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .309" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311359, 113 gr.

*#311576, 120 gr.
*#311440, 151 gr.
*#311466, 151 gr.
*#311291, 169 gr.
*#311467, 178 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .25"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.309"

#311359

120 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.280" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

Sug.

Starting

Grains

8.0

8.0

8.5
9.0
9.0

9.5
10.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

11.0

11.0

12.0

12.0

—!M_

12.5

14.0

Velocity

F.P.S.

1845

1775

1850

1800

1960

1815

1920

Pressure

C.U.P.

39.900
42,000

39.900
41,600

%* 22 -

42.900

41600

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

300 Savage
(Continued)

#311576

120 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.244" OAL

u

Tin

#311440

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.315" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity

Pressure

Sug.

Starting

Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains

F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

C.U.P.

Grains

F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.435" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

SR-4759

**I MR-3031

Sug.

Starting

Grains

19.0

21.0

27.0

28.0

Velocity

F.P.S.

1295

1310

1330

1320

1360

1305

1375

1943

1983

1961

1866

Pressure

C.U.P.

23,400

24,600

25,200

25,200

22,800

24,600

24,000

23,800

25,400

17,500

16,400

Pressure

C.U.P.

39,000

40,300

41,100

38,200

41.500

40.100

700X

Green Dot

Unique_

SR-7625

SR-4756

**630

**SR-4759

**RX7

**IMR-3031

**748

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

** SR-4759

** I MR-3031

#311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.358" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

24,000

26,400

23,400

30,500

22,200

30,500

25,800

26,400

28,800

19,300

18,700

1415

1520

36.400

42,000

39.400

41.600

39.900

38,200

40,200

39,500

38,400

36,600

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies use of Remington cases.

182

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300 Savage
(Continued)

•iiiii

#311467

178 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.525" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

7.5

1185

24,600

10.5

1425

38,100

700X

8.0

1230

28,800

10.0

1400

39,900

Green Dot

8.0

1210

25,200

11.0

1470

38,100

PB

8.5

1205

27,000

10.5

1370

38,100

Unique

8.5

1240

22,800

13.0

1600

38,100

SR-7625

8.5

1195

25,800

10.5

1360

36,400

SR-4756

10.0

1290

24,600

12.0

1450

36,000

**630

16.8

1699

20,500

21.3

2018

37,100

**SR-4759

18.0

1685

22,400

20.8

1920

36,900

**RX7

26.0

1746

15,800

32.0

2198

33,900

**IMR-3031

26.0

1689

15,100

30.0

2103

29,700

**748

28.0

1737

15,700

*36.0

2113

23,200

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Signifies use of Remington cases.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

183

.308 Winchester

(7.62mm NATO)

Pressure

C.U.P.

9.0 1508 24,600 12.3 1845 37,700

11.0 1600 27,000 14.0 1851 39,000

COMMENTS:

If military cases are used, maximum loads should be
reduced by 2 full grains. This cartridge is capable of
exceptionally fine accuracy with most component
combinations.

The best bullet for higher than normal cast bullet
velocities (2500 f.p.s. to 2600 f.p.s.) seems to be #311465,
based on our 50 yard accuracy tests.

Refer to the section on techniques for paper patching
with regard to bullets #301618 and #301620.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used.Universal Receiver

Barrel Length.26"

Twist.1-12"

Groove Dia.308"

ftm #311576

OBK^ 120 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.800"

0AL, Max

Sug.

Starting

Velocity Pressure

Max.

Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains

F.P.S. C.U.P.

Grains

F.P.S.

C.U.P.

Red Dot 10.0

1617 25,200

14.0

1968

38,600

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.005"

Primers . Winchester 8 !/ 2 -120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#311359, 1 13 gr.

*#311576, 120 gr.
*#311465, 122 gr.
*#311440, 151 gr.
*#311466, 151 gr.
NRA Paper Patched #301618, 160 gr.

*#311291, 169 gr.
*#31141, 170 gr.
*#311467, 178 gr.
*#311407, 173 gr.
*#311334, 187 gr.
NRA Paper Patched 301620, 200 gr.

#311359

113 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.800" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1623 24,000

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

39,400

40,300

40,300

38,600

40,700

liloT

38,600

Powder

H4895

I MR-4064

#311465

122 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.450" 0AL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

45,400

32.200

31,900

30,000

5

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

184

Cast Bullet Handbook

J08 Winchester
(Continued)

#311440

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.325" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1445

26.400

13.5

1742

40,300

700X

9.0

1364

26,400

12.0

1630

39,900

Green Dot

10.5

1472

27.000

13.5

1715

39,900

PB

10.5

1432

30,000

13.0

1609

39,900

Unique

11.5

1616

28,200

15.0

1920

39,900

SR-7625

11.5

1481

30,500

14.0

1661

39,400

Herco

13.5

1694

30,000

16.0

1858

38,600

SR-4756

12.5

1524

26,400

16.0

1795

39,000

630

18.5

1942

30.100

24.4

2301

47,300

2400

17.0

1788

26,000

24.0

2239

46,100

SR-4759

18.0

1790

24,000

26.8

2332

49,300

IMR-4227

18.0

1753

25,300

25.7

2237

46,100

IMR-4198

24.1

1970

26,300

31.6

2479

47,400

RX7

24.1

2006

26,900

36.0

2611

44,600

3

3

lull

Jppssv #311466

MU

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.525 OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1466

27,600

13.0

1730

40,700

700X

9.0

1407

28,200

11.5

1625

39.900

Green Dot

10.5

1461

25,200

13.5

1724

38,600

PB

10.0

1405

29,400

12.5

1613

39.400

Unique

11.0

1586

26,400

15.0

1933

41,000

SR-7625

110

1490

30,500

13.0

1650

37,700

Herco

13.0

1623

27,600

15.5

1824

39,000

SR-4756

12.0

1512

24,600

16.0

1826

39,900

SR-4759

17.5

1760

22,600

27.0

2401

47.800

IMR-4227

20.0

1771

18,500

31.0

2503

48,300

IMR-4198

21.8

1781

15,200

36.0+

2727

49,900

RX7

23.0

1779

14,800

39.5

2748

47,100

1 MR-3031

27.0

1767

15,300

42.0+

2810

49,700

748

38.4

1767

16,500

48.0+

2920

48,000

pffrnfT^s #301618

160 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.505" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

RX7

20.2

1739

23,500

33.8

2594

51,600

H4895

25.0

1747

22.900

40.0+

2641

43,500

1 MR-4064

26.8

1786

23.200

42.0+

2718

47,800

1 MR-4320

25.8

1760

22.900

*41.0

2649

51,100

760

29.8

1797

22,100

43.5

2622

46,100

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.
-•■Designates a compressed powder charge.

#311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.510" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1367

28,800

12.5

1576

39.900

700X

8.0

1209

23,400

11.5

1547

39.900

Green Dot

11.0

1434

30,000

13.0

1582

37,700

PB

9.0

1220

22,200

12.5

1553

38.100

Unique

10.0

1368

23,400

15.0

1816

37.700

SR-7625

10.0

1290

28,800

13.0

1560

39,900

Herco

12.0

1479

26,400

15.5

1718

37,700

SR-4756

12.0

1416

30,000

14.5

1607

37,700

SR-4759

19.5

1847

22,300

26.0

2255

47.800

IMR-4227

21.6

1867

22,400

27.8

2270

49,500

IMR-4198

24.0

1897

22,700

30.5

2341

48,200

RX7

23.0

1870

21,200

41.5

2602

49,700

IMR-3031

*28.5

1868

20,200

39.5+

2653

49,800

748

31.7

1853

21,100

46.0+

2764

49,300

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185

■

308 Winchester
(Continued)

#311467

178 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.750" OAL

#31141

170 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.617" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Veloejty Pressure

Grains F.P.S.

Powder

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Unique

Herco

Herco

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.795" OAL

#311407

173 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.605" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure
drains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder Grains F.P.S/ C.U.P.

Unique

Unique

Herco

Herco

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

SR-4756

12.0

1392

27,000

14.5

1587

37.700

SR-4756

12.0

1379

24,600

SR-4759

21.5

1897

26,100

27.7

2345

50,300

SR-4759

■KOI

1813

26.3 2243 47.600

IMR-4198

25.0

1898

22,700

34.0

2460

38.700

IMR-4198

22.5

1782

24,400

32.0 2376 48.100

SR-4759

18.7

1851

31,700

23.8

2146

47.4C

RX7

24.8

1975

29,600

34.6

2488

48.7C

2400

17.1

1702

26,900

*24.0

2134

48,300

2400

16.4 1602

25,100 23.6 2056 47.11

8 2

9.9

00

H335 29.2 1958 25,100

43.5 2

186

Cast Bullet Handbook

#301620

200 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.600" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

19.5

1643

26.600

32.2

2280

49.500

H4895

23.8

1673

25.200

38.4

2427

49.200

1 MR-4064

24.6

1647

22.800

39.3+

2466

51,300

1 MR-4320

24.8

1658

24.800

*36.0

2301

51,700

760

27.8

1670

24.400

41.0

2418

49,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
’“Designates potentially most accurate load.

♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.304"

Primers . Remington 9Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 7

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#31 1359, 1 13 gr.

*#31 1466, 151 gr.
*#311291, 169 gr.
*#311407, 173 gr.
*#311290,208 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Krag

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . M0"

Groove Diameter.3095"

COMMENTS:

Excellent accuracy was obtained with cast bullets of 173
grains and heavier. Caution — A good many Krag rifles
which we have inspected show cracks around the locking
lug on the bolt. Have your rifle inspected by a gunsmith
before using it.

#311359

113 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.089" 0AL. Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

9.0 1492 - 1

19.0 1782 -

20.0 1709

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1872 -

2061
2061

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique 9.0 1381 —

2 2

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

2.0 1562

I MR-4198 24.0 1818

28.0 2032

IMR-4198

23.0 1739

27.0 1980

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

188

Cast Bullet Handbook

#311290

208 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 3.089" OAL, Max

#311407

173 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.089" OAL, Max

Max. Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

Uniaue

2400

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

189

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.484"

Primers . Winchester 8'/$-120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311359, 113 gr.

*#311465, 122 gr.
*#311440, 151 gr.
*#311466, 151 gr.
NRA Paper Patched #301618, 160 gr.

*#311291, 169 gr.
*#31141, 170 gr.
*#311334, 187 gr.
NRA Paper Patched #301620, 200 gr.

*#311299,200 gr.
*#311290,208 gr.
*#311284, 210 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . MO"

Groove Diameter.308"

COMMENTS:

Cast bullets #311291, #31141, and #311290 have proven
to give outstanding accuracy. Bullet #311334 performs
well in 03A3, 2 groove, issue Springfield barrels.

The best bullet for higher than normal cast bullet vel¬
ocities (2500 f.p.s. to 2600 f.p.s.) seems to be #311465,
based on our 50 yard accuracy tests.

Refer to the section on techniques for paper patching
with regard to bullets #301618 and #301620.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

#311359

113 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.340" 0AL, Max.

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

15.0

14.0

16.0

15.5
19.0

16.5
18.0

Velocity

F.P.S.

2000

1953

2020

1941

2331

2008

2132

Pressure

C.U.P.

36,900

38,100

38,600

39,000

42,000

42,400

39,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

190

Cast Bullet Handbook

#311465

122 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.880" OAL

#311440

151 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.963" OAL

Powder

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

11.0

1630

22,400

15.0

1953

36,400

700X

10.0

1567

20,400

15.0

1976

42,000

Green Dot

13.0

1773

31,000

16.0

1984

40.300

PB

12.0

1639

23,400

15.5

1901

38,600

Unique

13.0

1824

24,600

18.0

2207

38,100

SR-7625

12.5

1661

23,400

16.5

1976

Herco

14.5

1848

29,400

18.0

2083

40,700

630

17.5

1739

13,700

*29.0

2619

41,200

2400

18.0

1685

12,400

32.0

2617

37,600

■EXK

1752

12,000

32.0

2602

39,300

RX7

21.0

1634

10,400

38.0

2626

31,900

748

28.0

1656

9,500

47.0

2618

28,000

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

11.0

1497

25.200

14.0

1724

36,400

700X

10.0

1420

25,200

13.5

1691

38,600

Green Dot

12.0

1545

29,400

15.0

1727

40,900

PB

11.5

1455

24,600

15.0

1709

40,300

UniQue

12.5

1628

25,800

17.0

1964

38,100

SR-7625

12.5

1529

28,800

15.5

1736

39,000

Herco

13.5

1631

30,000

17 0

1858

39,000

SR-4756

13.5

1572

26,400

17.0

1805

36,000

630

17.0

1643

15,700

29.0

2456

KM

2400

21.0

1739

16,100

31.0

2454

um

m

SR-4759

21.5

1728

15,300

33.0

2497

47,300

1 MR-4227

23.0

1776

16,500

34.5

2493

44,800

IMR-4198

25.0

1736

13,700

36.0

2456

32,800

RX7

23.5

1669

13,700

37.0

2483

35,900

IMR-3031

*31.0

1775

13,600

42.0

2462

30,300

#311466

151 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.000" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

11.0

1479

24,600

14.0

1715

35,500

700X

10.0

1408

22,800

13.5

1694

37,300

Green Dot

12.0

1547

29,400

15.0

1748

38,600

PB

11.5

1449

24,000

15.0

1697

38,600

Unique

12.5

1636

25,200

17.0

1941

37,300

12.5

1512

15.5

1733

Herco

13.5

1618

26,400

17.0

1858

39,400

SR-4756

13.5

1572

26,400

17.0

1805

37,300

630

17.0

1660

16,600

28.0

2414

45,000

2400

*20.0

1723

16,400

2446

SR-4759

19.5

1652

13,700

32.0

2477

48,100

1 MR-4227

21.5

1706

14,900

34.0

2495

44,500

IMR-4198

23.0

1670

12,100

37.0

2515

38,000

RX7

230

1704

13,700

36.0

2476

38,500

IMR-3031

29.0

1682

12,000

42.5

2522

34,100

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

#301618

160 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.923" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

RX7

23.0

1687

14,700

39.0

2543

45,200

H4895

28.0

1706

14,500

*45.0

2656

45,800

1 MR-4064

29.0

1713

14,100

46.0

2731

48,300

1 MR-4320

1744

15.400

46.0

2648

46,900

760

35.0

1747

46,400

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

191

30/06

(Continued)

#311291

169 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.013" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure

ng Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

Powder

#311334

187 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.247" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure
trains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure

ing Velocity Pressure

mg Velocity Pressure

Powder

Unique

28.0 1976 29,400

H4895

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

SR-4756

12.5

1418

22,200

16.5

1692

35,500

SR-4756

12.5 1406

22,800 16.5

1653 36,

630

18.0

1638

18.600

27.8

2304

46,900

630

*18.0 1662

15,900 27.8

2332 48,

IMR-4198

25.0

1729

15,100

38.5

2501

45,100

IMR-4198

25.0

1717

13,100 38.5 2463 43,100

RX7

250

1733

15,100

38.3

2480

RX7

25.0

1661

12,800 40.5 2515 46,900

1 MR-3031

29.0

1710

13.900

42.0

2469

38,200

IMR-3031

30.0

1636

11,100 44.0 2522 40.800

Red Dot

10.5

1390

24,000

13.5

1625

35.000

Red Dot

PB

11.0

1340

21,000

14.5

1595

36.900

PB

11.0

1326

23,400

14.5

1557 37,7(

SR-7625

11.5

1346

24,000

14.5

1570

36.1

192

Cast Bullet Handbook

Max. Velocity

Max. Velocity

IMR-3031

H4895

I MR-4064

I MR-4320

I MR-4350

#311299

200 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.167" OAL

oUQ.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

21.5 1620 18,000 *30.2 2131 47,600

22.0 1650 18,200 36.0 2228 42,500

1726 15,900 42.0 2373 42,500

1637 15.400 42.5 2299 39,900

30.5 1703 16,800 45.0 2423 44,400

1664 16,800 45.0 2365 40,300

1740 17.600 49.0 2403

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

SR-4756

2400

I MR-4227
IMR-4198
SR-4759

RX7_

IMR-3031
H4895
I MR-4064
I MR-4320
I MR-4350

#311290

208 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.065" OAL

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

24,000

23,800

28,200

27,000

25,800

27,000

30,500

25.800
23,400
24,60 0
24,000
29,700

19.200
17,100

18.200
16,300

19.800
18,000

1447

1381

1443

1398

1633

1406

1550

1501

1968

1865

2020

2041

2154

2324

2313

2389

2375

2398

Pressure

C.U.P.

34.500

35,500

39,000

37.300

36.900

37.300

39.000

39.900
35,000
31,000
33,000
45,400

40.900
46,000
47,700
48,100
47,600
46,500

#311284

210 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.063" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

SR-4756

2400

SR-4759

H4895

I MR-4064

I MR-4350

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

27,600

26,400

27,000

26,400

30,000

30,500

26,400

27.000

27,800

22,200

20,900

22,100

19,200

1418

1402

1384

1577

1320

1510

1445

1827

2004

2254

2335

2364

2422

Pressure

C.U.P.

39,400

36,400

37,000

36,400

36.400

39,000

35.000

32.000

45,300

47,000

45,600

46.000

47,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

193

300 Holland &
Holland Magni

(7.63 x 72mm)

#311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.335" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grain*

Velocity Preesure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot

12.0

1400

—

15.0

1615

—

700X

12.0

1385

—

15.0

1590

—

13.0

1445

—

PB

13.0

1380

—

16.5

1595

—

Unique

15.0

1570

—

18.0

1750

—

SR-7625

13.5

1395

—

17.0

1620

—

630

: m

1585

—

22.0

1810

-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 2.840"

Primers. Winchester &Vi -120

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311466, 151 gr.

♦#311291, 169 gr.
*#31 1334, 187 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used.Remington Model 721

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . M0"

Groove Diameter. 308"

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.345" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

12.0

1490

15.0

1695

—

700X

12.0

1495

15.0

1700

—

Green Dot

13.0

1545

16.0

1735

PB

13.0

1485

- 16.5

1710

Unique

15.0

1665

- 18.0

1850

—

SR-7625

13.5

1500

1 17.0

1720

630

18.0

1675

- 22.0

1900

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.610" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

12.5

1365

—

15.0

1515

—

700X

12.5

1370

—

15.0

1525

13.5

1420

—

16.5

1595

—

PB

13.5

1360

—

16.5

1535

—

Unique

15.5

1505

—

18.0

1655

— ....

SR-7625

14.0

1380

—

17.0

1550

-

630

1A5

—

warn

194

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Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length.

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. SAK.0

.2.610"

Winchester 814-120

. Large Rifle

. No. 13

. (size to .308" dia.)

♦#311440, 151 gr.

♦#311466, 151 gr.

*#311291, 169 gr.

*#311467, 178 gr.

*#311407, 173 gr.

*#311334, 187 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Universal Receiver

.23"

. 1 - 10 "

.308"

rf5|!

'Z l

#311440

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.038" 0AL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

16.0

1720

28,200

19.0

1890

37,700

700X

15.0

1660

28,800

17.0

1770

34,000

Green Dot

16.0

1710

25,200

19.0

1885

35,500

PB

15.5

1600

27,000

18.5

1770

35,000

Unique

18.0

1810

25,200

22.0

2035

36,900

SR-7625

16.5

1650

30,000

19.5

1810

37,700

630

21.0

1765

20,400

26.0

2020

27,000

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.185" 0AL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

16.0

1725

29,400

19.5

1910

39,000

700X

15.0

1660

29,400

18.0

1840

38,600

Green Dot

16.0

1700

27,600

19.5

1890

35,500

PB

15.5

1605

26,400

18.5

1765

35,500

Unique

18.0

1790

26,400

22.0

2000

35,500

SR-7625

16.0

1620

28,200

19.0

1785

39,000

630

21.0

1770

21,600

26.0

2040

28.200

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

195

300 Winchester Mai
(Continued)

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

SR-4759

748

H4895

I MR-4064

sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

1640

1515

1620

1495

1705

1480

1710

2075

2184

2176

2157

2073

Pressure

C.U.P.

31,000

28,800

30,000

28,200

29,400

27,600

20,400

28,400

27,200

25,400

25,900

21,100

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1790 40,700

1690 39,400

1775 38,600

1660 36.900

1910 38,600

1650 36,000

1965 27,600

2575 46,100

2729 46,400

2748 51,200

2810 45.

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

I MR-4064

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure Max.
F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains

1535 25,800 18.0

1470 24,600 17.5

1520 23,400 18.5

1445 25,200 19.0

1635 25,800 21.5

1435 26,400 19.0

1700 20,400 26.5

2051 25,900 48.

2041 22

2079 25,100 52.0

2160 25.500 60.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1680 35,000

1665 36,400

1705 33,000

1655 37,700

1840 31,500

1650 36,400

1925 25

2534 48,200

2623 49,400

2811 50

#311467

178 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.240" OAL

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.370" OAL

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

RX7

748

iH4895

I MR-4064

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

1565

1480

1535

1470

1650

1460

1675

Pressure

C.U.P.

30,500

25,800

25,200

26,400

27,000

24,600

20,400

Velocity

F.P.S.

1720

1640

1720

1650

1845

1650

1915

Pressure

C.U.P.

37,300

36.900

34,500

37,300

37,300

36,900

Powder

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

PB

Unique

SR-7625

630

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

25,200

25,200

24,000

25,200

26,400

25,200

00

Velocity

F.P.S.

1650

1620

1665

1615

1845

1615

1870

Pressure

C.U.P.

34,000

35,500

32,000

36,400

38,600

36.400

24,600

) 2025

28,400

40.0

2403

49,500

SR-4759

32.3

1856

24,400

39.0

2319

50,100

RX7

H4895

I MR-4064

760

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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COMMENTS:

Our test rifle had a considerable amount of free-bore. On
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced by a full 5% from those listed. Even
with this reduction, such loads should be approached
with caution.

We suggest that only standard large rifle primers be
used with cast bullet loads.

#311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1569 -

1715 -

1600 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1763 -

1919 -

1890 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.550"

Primers. Remington

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311466, 151 gr.

♦#311291, 169 gr.
*#311334, 187 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Schultz & Larsen 65 DL

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.308"

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max.

Powdsr

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Velocity

F.P.S.

1893

2012

1949

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.250" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

197

.300 Weatherby
Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length . 2.815"

Primers. Remington 9Vi

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311291, 169 gr.

♦#311334, 187 gr.
♦#311290, 208 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Weatherby Mark V

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.3075"

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge were obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and are intended for Weatherby rifles
only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms
allows higher velocities at safe working pressures. For
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, they should be ap¬
proached with caution.

Use only standard large rifle primers with cast bullet
data.

#311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.562" 0AL, Max.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

15.0 1572 -

23.0 1736 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#311334

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.562" 0AL, Max.

Sug.

Starting

Velocity

Pressure

Max.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Sug.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Powder

Grains

F.P.S.

C.U.P.

Grains

120 1265

Uniaue

14.0

1449

—

18.0

1680

2400

20.0 1474

2400

220

1607

—

27.0

1828

1 MR-4227

31.0 1838

#311290

208 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.562" 0AL, Max.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.105"

Primers . Remington 9Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder .. No. 17

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .310" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311466, 151 gr.

*#311291, 169 gr.
*#311290,208 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Westinghouse/Russian

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-10""

Groove Diameter.310"

COMMENTS:

Groove and bore dimensions of these Russian military
rifles vary considerably. Most rifles have a groove diameter
of .310" and for these we recommend cast bullets of .310"
diameter. Due to the limitations of the chamber size,
larger bullets are not recommended even in rifles which
have groove diameters larger than .310"

a—^ #311291

169 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.037" 0AL, Max.

SUQ.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. CUP.

11.0 1461 - 14.0 1680

22.0 1865 - 24.0 1941

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.037" 0AL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max.

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains

12.0 1592 - 15.0

23.5 1980 - 27.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

#311290

SB0*^ 208 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.037" 0AL, Max.
ling Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

_

Grains

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.100"

Primers. Winchester 814-120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .312" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#311466, 151 gr.

*#311299,200 gr.
*#311284, 210 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Military Mauser Model 91

Barrel Length . 2914"

Twist . 1-9 4 / 5 "

Groove Diameter.312"

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.680" 0AL

COMMENTS:

A wide variation of groove diameters exists with rifles
chambered for this caliber. We recommend that you slug
your barrel before reloading. #311284 gave best results
in our test rifle.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

630

Starting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#311299

200 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.853" 0AL

#311264

210 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.855" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot

9.5

1260

_

12.5

1490

Red Dot

9.0

1190

—

12.0

1415

—

700X

9.0

1225

—

11.0

1380

— ■

700X

9.0

1190

—

11.0

1345

Green Dot

10.0

1295

_

13.0

1515

_

Green Dot

9.5

1215

—

12.0

1400

—

PB

9.5

1200

—

12.0

1380

—

PB

9.5

1160

-

12.0

1340

— s

Unique

10.0

1285

_

13.0

1505

—

Unique

9.5

1200

—

13.0

1445

SR-7625

10.0

1230

—

12.5

1405

—

SR-7625

10.0

1195

—

12.5

1365

—

630

13.0

1380

-

18.0

1695

-

630

13.0

1330

—

18.0

1645

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

200

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• .303 British

jl /

'\

K •_
O

'4

I

A r

340

TT

.401 -

1

jA

e*

• «!
n t*

« •

rt ^

K

1 3 r .,

i j

MO->

\

COMMENTS:

An extreme variation in groove diameters exists in rifles
chambered for this cartridge. In rifles which we have
checked, diameters range from .309" to .317". We suggest
that you slug your barrel before reloading. Cast bullets
should be sized as near groove diameter as possible.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Federal

. 2 . 212 "

. Federal 210

. Large Rifle

. No. 7

(size to .312" dia.)
*#311466, 151 gr.
*#311299,200 gr.
*#311284, 210 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Martini Single Shot

. 22 "

. 1 - 10 "

.312"

i 1 1 1

. #311466

f 151 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.788" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1430

1 13.5

1695

—

700X

10.0

1445

- 13.0

1660

—

Green Dot

10.5

1460

14.0

1715

—

PB

10.5

1410

1 13.0

1585

—

Unique

11.0

1475

15.0

1760

—

SR-7625

11.0

1425

1 13.5

1610

-

#311299

200 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.930" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1290

13.0

1490

—

700X

9.5

1240

12.5

1460

—

Green Dot

10.0

1280

13.5

1515

—

PB

10.0

1220

12.5

1390

—

Unique

10.5

1295

14.0

1530

—

SR-7625

10.5

1250

12.5

1380

—

P5SHSS. #311284

210 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 3.005" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1245

1 12.5

1415

—

700X

9.0

1165

- 12.0

1375

—

Green Dot

9.5

1190

13.0

1425

—

PB

9.5

1130

12.0

1310

—

Unique

10.0

1210

13.5

1450

—

SR-7625

10.0

1170

- 12.0

1300

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

201

7.7mm Japanese

COMMENTS:

An extreme variation in groove diameters exists in rifles
chambered for this cartridge. In rifles which we have
checked, diameters range from .310" to .317". We suggest
that you slug your barrel before reloading.

Due to wide variations in bullet and groove diameters,
utmost care should be used when working up loads.

Cast bullets should be sized as close to groove dia¬
meter as possible.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

.Norma

. 2.260"

... Remington 9 l A

. Large Rifle

. No. 2

(size to .312" dia.)
♦#311466, 151 gr.
♦#311299,200 gr.
♦#311284,210 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Japanese Arisaka

. 22 "

. l-W

.312"

#311466

151 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.844" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1331

—

12.0

1513

—

700X

9.5

1324

—

11.5

1466

PB

10.5

1235

—

13.0

1481

—

Unique

11.0

1424

—

15.0

1706

_

2400

22.0

1615

_

24.0

1801

1 MR-4227

28.0

1838

—

30.0

1976

-

#311299

200 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.005" 0AL

Powder

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

100

1185

- 12.0

1316

—

700X

9.5

1176

11.5

1290

—

PB

10.5

1166

12.5

1329

—

Unique

10.0

1223

14.0

1449

—

2400

21.0

1549

24.0

1763

—

1 MR-4227

28.0

1805

30.0

1923

-

#311284

210 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.005" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1183

12.0

1308

700X

9.5

1123

- 11.5

1274

PB

10.5

1142

- 12.5

1268

Unique

10.0

1158

13.0

1438

—

2400

21.0

1538

24.0

1751

—

1 MR-4227

28.0

1760

30.0

1869

-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

202

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.32/20 Winchester

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used .

*Gas Check Bullets

Winchester/ Western

. 1.305"

. Winchester 6^-116

. Small Rifle

. No. 10

... (size to .313" dia.)

*#311419, 91 gr.

*#311316, 115 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used .

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Marlin Model 27S

.24"

. 1 - 22 "

.313"

#311419

91 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.570" OAL

COMMENTS:

Do not use these loads in rifles which were designed for
black powder or in handguns.

Some cartridge cases may be encountered which are
actually shorter than the listed “Trim-to-length.” This
will cause no problems in your loading, but such cases for
this cartridge should be segregated according to length
because of the different adjustments which will be
necessary in your bullet seating die.

Some small variations in groove diameter exist in rifles
chambered for this cartridge. It is advisable to slug your
barrel and size cast bullets accordingly.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

3.5

1135

—

4.5

1355

—

700X

3.0

1040

—

4.2

1340

—

Green Dot

3.8

1165

—

4.8

1380

—

PB

3.5

1050

—

5.2

1430

—

Unique

4.5

1185

—

6.0

1550

SR-7625

3.8

1085

-

5.8

1515

#311316

115 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.555" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot

3.2

1030

—

4.1

1215

700X

2.8

940

—

3.9

1195

Green Dot

3.5

1045

—

4.5

1255

PB

3.2

955

—

4.9

1295

Unique

4.2

1110

—

5.5

1390

SR7625

3.5

985

—

5.5

1380

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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203

COMMENTS:

Use only blunt or round nose bullets in rifles which
have tubular magazines and crimp the bullets to prevent
their movement.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length ...2.120"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 6

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .322" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#321317, 164 gr.

*#321297, 184 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Winchester Hi-Wall

Barrel Length .30"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.322"

#321317

164 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.585" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

Sua.

Starting

Grains

5.0

5.0

5.5

5.5

6.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1015 -

1010 -

1070 -

1000 -

1080 -

Velocity

F.P.S.

1290

1280

1305

1290

1315

Pressure

C.U.P.

#321297

184 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.570" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1195 -

1190

_1225 -

1220

1240 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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• .32 Remington

.422 -I

COMMENTS:

New brass cases which exceed the maximum case length
listed may be encountered. We suggest that you check
your case length before reloading and trim your case if
necessary.

The Lyman No. 15 Shell Holder is proper for all cases
with the exception of Remington brand. For Remington
and Peters cases use the Lyman No. 3 Shell Holder.

Data listed for Unique powder will not function the
action of semi-auto rifles.

#321317

164 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.525" OAL, Max.

18.0 1798

21.0 2012

#321297

184 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.525" OAL, Max.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.045"

Primers . Remington 9Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 15 or 3

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .319" to .321" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#321317, 164 gr.

*#321297, 184 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Remington Model 81

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.319"

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

7 0 1234 - 12.0 1720

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

70 1159 - 9.0 1369 -

16.0 1552 - 19 0 1788 -

_

.32 Winchester
Special

TEST COMPONENTS

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Federal

. 2.035"

. Federal 210

. Large Rifle

. No. 6

(size to .321" dia.)

♦#321427, 137 gr.

♦#321317, 164 gr.

♦#321297, 184 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .

Barrel Length ....

Twist .

Groove Diameter

Winchester Model 94

. 20 "

. 1-16"

.321"

#321427

137 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.362" OAL

Powder

Suo.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

8.0

1410

—

11.0

1710

_

700X

7.5

1380

—

10.0

1640

—

Green Dot

8.5

1420

—

11.5

1710

—

PB

8.0

1325

—

10.5

1575

—

Unique

8.5

1445

—

11.5

1760

—

SR-7625

8.0

1300

—

10.5

1570

—

Herco

10.0

1495

—

12.5

1730

—

SR-4756

9.0

1345

—

12.0

1645

—

#321317

tfF 9 **®*] #321297

H00' 164 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.471" OAL

184 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550” OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

7.5

1265

—

10.5

1540

—

Red Dot

7.0

1155

—

10.0

1420

700X

7.2

1235

—

9.7

1480

—

700X

6.7

1135

9.0

1340

—

Green Dot

8.0

1270

—

11.0

1555

—

Green Dot

7.5

1170

—

10.5

1440

—

PB

7.7

1185

—

10.2

1430

—

PB

7.2

1100

—

9.7

1320

—

Unique

8.0

1295

—

11.0

1590

—

Unique

7.5

1195

—

10.5

1485

—

SR-7625

7.5

1160

—

10.0

1415

—

SR-7625

7.5

1120

—

9.5

1295

—

Herco

9.5

1340

—

12.0

1570

—

Herco

9.0

1265

—

11.5

1480

SR-4756

8.7

1230

-

11.5

1495

-

SR-4756

8.2

1140

—

11.0

1395

-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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8mm Mauser

8 x 57JS

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder
Cast Bullets Used ....

Gas Check Bullets

. Federal

. 2.235"

. Federal 210

. Large Rifle

. No. 2

(size to .323" dia. Refer to
comments below)
#32359, 120 gr.
*#323470, 160 gr.
*#323366, 181 gr.
♦#323471,214 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used .Czech BRNO Mauser and Special

Test Barrel

Barrel Length .24" & 26"

Twist . l-9>/ 4 "& l-9'/ 2 "

Groove Diameter.323"

COMMENTS:

This is the 8 x 57JS bore rifle.

Before loading for this cartridge, we recommend that
you slug your barrel. For non-standard (small groove
diameter) barrels, we suggest the use of lead alloy bullets
sized as near to the exact groove diameter as possible.
These data are not for use in .318" diameter, J bore rifles.

Powder

Suo.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

11.0

1690

—

15.0

2015

—

700X

11.0

1690

—

15.0

2000

Green Dot

12.0

1745

—

16.0

2045

PB

12.5

1700

—

16.5

1995

—

Unique

14.0

1855

—

18.0

2150

—

SR-7625

13.0

1715

—

17.5

2050

630

17.0

1740

—

23.0

2120

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum

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Powder

8mm Mauser
(8 x 57JS)
(Continued)

#323470

160 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.730" OAL

#323366

181 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.010" OAL

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

"SR-4759

"IMR-4198

**RX7

**748

**H4895

Suq.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

1315 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1580 -

630

16.0

1540

—

22.0

1895

—

630

1831 18,100 25.2

1925 16.700 35.0

1917 16,900 40.0

2015 17,300 45.0

1957 18.600 37.5

2139 30.200

SR-4759

IMR-4198

1802 18.800 31.0

24,100 32.8

2009 21,700 44.0

21,500 38.5

1894 21,300 37.8

#323471

214 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.000" OAL

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

**IMR-4198

H4895

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

11.0 1260

11.5 1245

13.0 1385

12.0 1280

16.0 1425

13.0 1410

14.0 1465

16.0 1580

21.0 1705

1654 22,700 26.6

1617 20,900 29.0

1686 18,700 40.0

1645 19,900 35.5

1920 32

1918 30,800

2178 33,900

2044 32,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates the use of a special test barrel.

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COMMENTS:

This cartridge is based on the full-length belted .375 H& H
Magnum case, necked down to take the .323" bullets,
with the shoulder angle increased to 25° and the body
taper decreased. Based on our 50 yard accuracy tests
bullet #323378 gave the best performance at 1700 f.p.s.
Accuracy deteriorated at velocities over 1900 f.p.s.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.840"

Primers.CC1 250

Primer Size . Large Rifle Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .323" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets *#323470, 160 gr.

*#323481, 187 gr.
*#323471,214 gr.
*#323378, 242 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Remington Model 700

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.323"

#323470

160 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.398" 0AL

Powder

630_

2400
SR-4759
I MR-4227
I MR-4198

RX7_

H4895

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

2292

2312

2469

2432

2471

2465

2488

#323481

187 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.600" 0AL

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

630_

2400
SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198

RX7_

H4895

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

*22.5 1708

26.0 1740

24.0 1664

23.0 1742

29.0 1732

32.0 1752

34.0 1728

31.5 2132

34.0 2115

37.0 2262

41.5 2316

44.0 2327

49.0 2416

53.0 2452

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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209

#323378

242 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.820" OAL

#323471

214 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 3.600" OAL

Max. Velocity

Powder

IMR-4227

8mm Remington
(Continued)

2400

SR-4759

IMR-4227

■EESIE1

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

25.0

26.0

27.0

30.0

Velocity Pressure

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

28.0 1684 - 33.0 1879 -

37.0 1664

34.0 1901

36.0 1877

45.0 2099

47.5 2025

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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L-^-J

COMMENTS:

Fine accuracy and uniform velocities were obtained
with all of the powders and bullets tested.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/ Western

Trim-to Length . 2.490"

Primers . Winchester 8l^-l20

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .338" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#338320, 203 gr.

*#33889, 249 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONSr
(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 70

Barrel Length .24"

Twist .

Groove Diameter .dJb

#338320

Wssm 203 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.150" 0AL
Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
fps C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. CUP

B

300 -

18.0 1

B

55 -

17.5 1

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge were obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and are intended for Weatherby rifles only.
The free-boring constructed into these firearms allows
higher velocities at safe working pressures. For custom
rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads should be
reached a full 5%. Even then, they should be approached
with caution.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length .2.815"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .338" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#338320, 203 gr.

*#33889, 249 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Weatherby Mark V

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.338"

#338320

203 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.562" 0AL, Max.

Powder

IMR-4198
IMR-3031
I MR-4895

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure

F.P.S. C.U.P.

2044 -

2100 -

2109_-_

#33889

249 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.562" 0AL, Max.

Powder

IMR-4198
IMR-3031
I MR-4895

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

212

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.348 Winchester

< - .610 ->

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.245"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 18

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .348" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#350447, 187 gr.

*#350482, 255 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 71

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.3485"

#350447

187 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.795" OAL, Max.

COMMENTS:

Only blunt or round nose bullets should be used in these
rifles which have tubular magazines. Bullets should also
be crimped in place to prevent their movement during
recoil.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

2400

20.0

1610

—

23.0

1779

1 MR-4227

20.0

1510

_

30.5

2123

—

IMR-4198

25.0

1672

—

35.0

2150

—

1 MR-3031

35.0

1818

-

47.0

2338

#350482

255 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.795" OAL. Max.

Powder

2400

I MR-4227
IMR-4198
I MR-3031

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1412 -

1428
1661

1798 - i

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.
1560

_J838-_

2096

2217 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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213

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length. 1.376"

Primers... Remington 6 l A

Primer Size. Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 15

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .352" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet *#350319, 171 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 07

Barrel Length .20"

Twist. 1-16"

Groove Diameter .351"

COMMENTS:

To insure positive functioning of the action, loads must be
worked up to near maximum.

.348 caliber gas checks are used with cast bullets for this
cartridge. Best overall results were obtained with IMR
4227 powder.

#350319

171 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.900" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

Sug.

Starting

Grains

12.0

17.0

17.0

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1692 -

1861 -

1658 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1751 -

2020 -

1904 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

214

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35 Remington

K/' 7%

■«— . 460 —>

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 1.910"

Primers. Winchester 8 / 2 -120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 8 & 2

Case Bullets Used .(size to .357" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet #358430, 150 gr.

#358430, 195 gr.
♦#358315,206 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Marlin Model 336

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.357"

COMMENTS:

Bullets should be sized to the exact groove diameter. If the
rifle has multi or shallow groove rifling, then cast bullet
velocities must be held to 1600 f.p.s. or less, if accuracy
is to be obtained.

Use only blunt, or round nose, bullets in those rifles
which have tubular magazines. Bullets are best crimped in
place to prevent their moving with recoil.

The No. 8 Lyman Shell Holder works on all brass with
the exception of Remington and Peters brand which
requires a No. 2.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

SR-4756

630

#358430

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.215" 0AL

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

#358430

195 gr., (# 2 Alloy) 2.215" OAL

206 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.500" OAL

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

8.5

8 .

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Green Dot

9.0

1300

—

11.5

1515

—

Green Dot

9.0

1260

—

11.5

1455

—

PB

8.5

1225

_

11.5

1470

_

PB

8.5

1170

_

11.5

1405

_

Unique

SR-7625

Herco

SR-4756

630

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

216

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.350 Remington
Magnum

111 !
o ^ o o

o t- o
oo *- co

r- W (NJ

H

480 „

o>

532 §

#358315

206 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.760" 0AL

Suj.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

10.0 1270 -

10.0 1280 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1535 -

1540 -

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length . 2.160"

Primers. Remington 9‘/ 2

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder .. No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .358" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #358430, 150 gr.

♦#358315,206 gr.
♦#358318,247 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Remington Model 700

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter. 358"

#358430

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.450" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1810

1800

1840

1805

1880

1830

#358318

247 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.800" 0AL

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Green Dot

11.0

1315

15.5

1620

Green Dot

10.5

1185

- 15.0

1470

PB

11.0

1250

16.0

1580

PB

10.5

1130

- 15.5

1430

Unique

12.0

1345

17.0

1675

Unique

11.5

1225

16.5

1530

5 -

SR-7625 11.5 1170 - 1

6.5

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

217

358 Winchester

COMMENTS:

Accuracy was less than expected due to large groove
diameter on test rifle.

#358315

206 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.585" OAL

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 2.005"

Primers. Winchester 8■/£-120

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .359" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets #358430, 150 gr.

*#358315, 206 gr.
*#358318,247 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Mannlicher-Schoenauer

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.362"

#358430

150 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.295" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

9.5

1425

13.5

1745

700X

9.5

1425

13.5

1745

Green Dot

10.5

1545

- 14.0

1765

PB

10.5

1500

- I 14.0

1730

Unique

11.5

1570

150

1795

SR-7625

11.5

1565

145

1755

630

14.5

1455

210

1930

#358318

247 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.745" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

9.0

1190

—

13.0

1505

—

Red Dot

9.0

1100

—

12.5

1355

700X

9.0

1205

—

12.5

1490

—

700X

9.0

1095

—

12.0

1330

—

Green Dot

10.0

1310

—

13.0

1495

—

Green Dot

9.5

1115

—

12.5

1340

—

PB

■mm

1265

—

135

1465

—

PB

9.5

1070

—

13.0

1310

—

Unique

11.0

1340

—

14.5

1550

—

Unique

10.5

1205

—

14.0

1395

—

SR-7625

11.0

1295

—

14.0

1480

—

SR-7625

10.5

1170

—

13.5

1325

—

630

14.0

1270

-

20.0

-

630

13.5

1200

-

19.0

1515

_

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

218

Cast Bullet Handbook

.358 Norma
Magnum

i i

O) C>

r-

CM O

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Norma

Trim-to Length . 2.505"

Primers . Remington 9'/ 2

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used .(size to J358" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#358315, 206 gr.

*#358318,247 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Schultz & Larsen

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.358"

COMMENTS:

Our test rifle had a considerable amount of free-bore. On
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced by a full 5% from those listed. Even
with this reduction, such loads should be approached
with caution.

#358315

206 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.270" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

16 0 1604 21.0 1865 -

5S5SSS* #358318

^jgg0 247 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.270" OAL, Max.

SlIQ

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

150 1436 - 19.0 1658 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

219

- I -

<4-.532—>

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/ Western

Trim-to Length . 2.840"

Primers. Winchester 8 !/ 2 -l20

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .375" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet #375248, 249 gr.

♦#375296, 269 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 70

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . M2"

Groove Diameter.376"

COMMENTS:

Due to heavy recoil we recommend that all hunting loads
be crimped to prevent the bullet from moving. #375296
gave best results with all powders.

#375248

249 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.395" OAL

#375296

269 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.400" OAL

Green Dot

B

Starting Velocity Pressure Max.
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains

10.5 1150 - mum

5 - ■

11.5_1195 - 16.0

5 -

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Green Dot

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

GO

iDSK

cn

1

1

15.5

Unique

13.0

1260

—

18.0

1525

Unique

13.0

1220

—

17.5

1460

Herco

15.0

1335

—

20.0

1590

Herco

15.0

1295

—

19.5

1515

SR-4756

18.0

1430

—

24.5

1720

SR-4756

17.0

1350

_

23.5

1640

• 375 Winchester

.506—.010

COMMENTS:

Do not use the .375 Winchester cartridge in any .38/55
rifles. The chambers of .38/55 rifles will accept the .375
Winchester round but it is hazardous to fire it in them.
The .38/55 cartridge should not be fired in .375 Win¬
chester rifles because the case is longer and extends into
the chamber throat preventing the case mouth from ex¬
panding, which could result in the development of
dangerous pressures.

Accuracy would seem to be best at 1700 f.p.s. based on
our 50 yard tests.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length . 2.010"

Primers. Winchester 8^-120

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 6

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .376" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullet #375248, 248 gr.

*#375449, 264 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Big Bore Model 94

Barrel Length .20"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.376"

Powder

630_

2400
SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198

RX7_

IMR-3031

#375248

248 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.450" 0AL

Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

18 0 1588 - 23.5 1898 -

20.0 1595 - 24.0 1897 -

27.5 1614

27.0 1563

- 28.5-*- 1907

- 32.0+ 1811

- 31.4+ 1771

Powder

630_

2400
SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198

RX7_

IMR-3031

#375449

264 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.560" 0AL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

20.0 1502

21.0 1520

- 24 0 1738

- 24.8 1807

25.5 1769

32.0+ 1762

- 32.0+ 1770

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

221

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Weatherby

Trim-to Length . 2.903"

Primers. Remington 9 l A

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 17

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .375" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullet #375248, 249 gr.

♦#375449, 267 gr.

o CO

co un O)

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge were obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and are intended for Weatherby rifles
only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms
allow higher velocities at safe working pressures. For
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, they should be
approached with caution.

Due to heavy recoil we recommend that all bullets be
crimped in place.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Weatherby Mark V

Barrel Length .26"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.375"

#375248

249 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.690" OAL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

25.0 1760

29.0 1904

#375449

267 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.690" OAL, Max.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. 6rains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique _ 24 0 1685 - 28.0 1831 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

222

Cast Bullet Handbook

.38/40 Winchester

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

Remington Peters

. 1.300"

... Remington 2Vi

.Large Pistol

. No. 14B

(size to .400" dia.)

#40188, 170 gr.

#40143, 172 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .

Barrel Length ....

Twist .

Groove Diameter

Winchester Model 92

.24"

. 1-36"

.400"

#40188

170 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.592" 0AL

COMMENTS:

These loads should not be used in handguns, or in rifles
which were designed for black powder.

Individual tolerances vary greatly in rifles chambered
for this cartridge. Therefore extreme care should be used
in working up maximum loads.

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

5.5

1070

9.0

1465

700X

5.5

1075

9.0

1480

Green Dot

6.0

1100

9.5

1470

—

PB

7.0

1130

- 10.0

1485

Unique

7.0

1120

10.5

1515

SR-7625

8.0

1220

11.0

1565

-

172 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.550" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

5.5

1080

- 9.0

1485

700X

5.5

1085

9.0

1505

—

Green Dot

6.0

1090

9.5

1480

PB

7.0

1155

- 10.0

1510

—

Unique

7.0

1115

10.5

1515

SR-7625

8.0

1210

11.0

1560

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

223

.38/55 Wincheste

1 | J

[•—.so*—

COMMENTS:

M ost of the rifles of this caliber which we have encounter¬
ed show signs of excessive headspace. It is recommended
that the rifle be checked by a competent gunsmith before
reloading is attempted.

Slight variations in groove diameter do exist in these
rifles. Where the groove diameter measures larger than
.377" the exclusive use of cast bullets is recommended for
best accuracy.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length . 2.118"

Primers . Remington 9*/$

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 6

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .379" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets #375248, 249 gr.

*#375296, 269 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Stevens Model 44Vi

Barrel Length .29"

Twist . 1-18"

Groove Diameter .379"

#375248

249 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Sun.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Red Dot _6j)_ 945 —

700X 6.0 950 -

Green Dot _6j>_970_ — j

PB_ 6.5 910 -

Unique_7.0 975_—

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#375296

269 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1065

1060

1080

'1065

1080

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

224

Cast Bullet Handbook

o m
§ O

© <0

COMMENTS:

Cases for this cartridge are often quite old and it is recom¬
mended that you keep your loads on the light side to avoid
trouble with poor brass. Many cases are found which ex¬
ceed the maximum length listed. Check your case length
carefully and trim the cases if necessary. Our best test
results were obtained with 1MR 4227 powder.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.495"

Primers. Remington 9 l / 2

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder .No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .406" to .407" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#41028, 212 gr.

*#410426, 240 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Winchester Model 10

Barrel Length .20"

Twist. 1-14"

Groove Diameter .4075"

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227

#41028

212 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.005" 0AL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

12.0 1618 - 14.9 1845 -

21.0 1773 - 23.5 1960 -

26 0 1915 - 29.0+ 2074 -

#410426

240 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.005" 0AL, Max.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique 11.0 1470 —

2400 _ 20.0 1669 -

I MR-4227 24.0 1506 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1672 -

1818 -

1968 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

225

I 8

o *-*

° 5 I

* *

\ j_ K

—.525 —>

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington Peters

Trim-to Length . 1.300"

Primers. Remington 2Vi

Primer Size .Large Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 14B

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .430" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #42798, 205 gr.

♦#429434, 220 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Marlin Model 94

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-36"

Groove Diameter.436"

#42798

205 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.580" 0AL

COMMENTS:

These loads should not be used in handguns or in rifles
which were designed for black powder.

Individual tolerances vary greatly in rifles chambered
for this cartridge. Therefore, extreme care should be used
in working up maximum loads.

Due to variations in groove diameters, it is recom¬
mended that you slug your barrel before reloading.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting

Grains

3D

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

#429434

220 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.580" 0AL

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

PB_

Unique

SR-7625

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

226

Cast Bullet Handbook

.44 Remington
Magnum

COMMENTS:

Cast bullets tend to foul the gas piston and create ac¬
curacy problems in semi-automatic rifles when not
cleaned regularly. Be certain that your primers are seated
correctly. A high primer can fire the cartridge before the
bolt is in locked position on the Ruger Carbine.

In rifles with multi or shallow groove rifling, cast
bullet velocity should be held to 1600 f.p.s., or less for
best accuracy.

In order to correctly seat cast bullets the maximum
overall length, as listed, must be exceeded. Check overall
length as listed for each specific cast bullet.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length . 1.280"

Primers . Remington 2Vi

Primer Size .Large Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 7

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .429" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets #429348, 180 gr.

*#429303, 205 gr.
*#429215,215 gr.
#429360, 232 gr.
#429421,245 gr.
*#429244, 250 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Ruger .44 Carbine

Barrel Length . 18'/$"

Twist . 1-38"

Groove Diameter.429"

#429348

180 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.420" 0AL

Powder

Bullseye

Unique

AL-7

Herco

SR-4756

AL-8

Blue Dot

630_

2400

I MR-4227

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

965

1185 -

1355 -

1420
1485
1305

1440 -

1415 -

1400
1212

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1285

1770 -

1870

1750

1890

1755 -

1905
1840
1835
1820

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

227

.44 Remington Magmun ■
(Continued)

#429303

205 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.716" OAL

#429215

215 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.645" OAL

(Not For Use In Tubular Magazine)

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseve

5.0

979

—

7.5

1273

—

Unique

8.0

1207

—

13.5

1659

—

AL-7

12.0

1355

—

19.0

1855

—

Herco

11.0

1415

—

15.5

1762

—

SR-4756

12.0

1481

—

16.0

1772

—

AL-8

14.0

1290

—

20.0+

1720

—

Blue Dot

14.0

1458

—

19.5

1907

—

630

15.0

1395

—

20.5

1745

—

2400

18.0

1404

—

24.0

1841

—

1 MR-4227

19.0

1291

—

26.0

1763

—

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseve

5.0

935

7.5

1210

—

Unique

8.5

1205

12.5

1595

—

AL-7

13.0

1375

18.5

1770

—

Herco

11.0

1365

15.5

1685

SR-4756

12.0

1425

15.0

1660

AL-8

14.5

1335

20.0+

1656

Blue Dot

14.0

1370

19.5

1825

630

15.0

1320

20.5

1675

2400

18.0

1365

23.5

1735

—

1 MR-4227

20.0

1265

- 25.5

1695

#429360

232 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 1.655" OAL

#429421

245 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.710" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Bullseve

5.0

935

7.5

1185

—

Unique

8.5

1200

- 1 12.5

1565

AL-7

13.0

1385

17.5

1685

Herco

11.0

1365

- 15.0

1630

SR-4756

11.5

1390

1 14.0

1550

—

AL-8

14.5

1300

- I 20.0

1670

—

Blue Dot

14.0

1415

1 18.5

1740

—

630

15.0

1355

19.5

1620

2400

18.0

1370

23.0

1715

—

1 MR-4227

20.0

1275

- 24.5

1605

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseve

5.0

915

7.5

1180

—

Unique

8.5

1195

12.0

1495

—

AL-7

13.0

1355

17.0

1635

—

Herco

11.0

1345

14.5

1565

—

SR-4756

11.0

1305

13.0

1470

AL-8

14.5

1290

19.5

1635

Blue Dot

14.0

1410

17.5

1665

—

630

15.0

1340

19.5

1610

—

2400

18.0

1375

- 22.5

1680

1 MR-4227

20.0

1310

24.0

1610

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

228

Cast Bullet Handbook

#429244

250 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.680" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

5.0

910

—

7.5

1160

—

Unique

8.5

1180

—

12.0

1485

AL-7

13.0

1365

—

16.5

1580

—

Herco

11.0

1320

—

14.5

1625

—

SR-4756

11.0

1270

—

12.5

1405

—

AL-8

14.5

1290

—

19.5

1595

—

Blue Dot

14.0

1410

—

17.5

1655

—

15.0

1330

—

19.0

1555

2400

18.0

1370

—

22.0

1635

—

1 MR-4227

20.0

1300

—

24.0

1595

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

.444 Marlin

L_

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Remington Peters

Trim-to Length . 2.220"

Primers. Remington 9 Vi

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 14B

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .431" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #42798, 205 gr.

*#429215,215 gr.
#429360, 232 gr.
#429421,245 gr.
*#429244, 250 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Marlin Model 444

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . 1-38"

Groove Diameter .431"

COMMENTS:

In order to correctly seat cast bullets, they must exceed
the maximum overall length as listed. Our data takes this
into consideration and the individual overall lengths for
each bullet are listed above.

#429421 should be crimped on forward edge of first
driving band.

Powder

Red Dot
700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

Blue Dot

630

#42798

205 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.580" 0AL

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

230

Cast Bullet Handbook

a, #429215

^ 215 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.595" OAL

FWRsa #429360

yypv 232 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.575" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

700X

Green Dot

Unique

SR-7625

SR-4756

Blue Dot

630

Red Dot

700X

Green Dot

Uniaue

SR-7625

SR-4756

Blue Dot

630

#429421

245 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

#429244

250 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.620" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Red Dot

10.0

1225

—

15.0

1555

—

700X

9.5

1200

_

14.5

1535

—

SR-4756

13.5

1305

—

18.0

1590

—

Blue Dot

14.5

1240

—

19.0

1570

—

630

16.0

1240

—

21.5

1540

—

SR-4756

Blue Dot

630

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1205 -

1175 -

5 -

225 -

285 -

230 -

1240

1210 -

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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"*- 608 -»j

COMMENTS:

Loads greater than 15,000 C.U.P. should be used only in
Springfields (the so-called trapdoor Springfield) in good
condition and should not exceed 17,000 C.U.P.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length .2.100"

Primers . Remington 9 l /£

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 17

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .457" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #457191,293 gr.

#457122,322 gr.
#457124,366 gr.
#457193,420 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

(Standard Government Chamber)

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-18"

Groove Diameter.457"

#457191

293 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" 0AL

Powder

SR-4759

IMR-4198

IMR-3031

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1602

1613

1577

#457122

322 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" 0AL

Pressure

C.U.P.

. 11^22 —

16.600

15.300

Powder

630_

SR-4759

IMR-4198

RX7_

IMR-3031

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1378

1412

1480

1813

1435

Pressure

C.U.P.

16.300

16,400

17.000

15,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

++ Designates the use of a l A gr. Dacron wad.

Vs" square x l A thick over the powder.

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mSTZ #457124

366 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.540" OAL

nmnr> #457193

WmSS* 420 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

59

IMR-4198

RX7

I MR-3031

SR-4759

IMR-4198

RX7

I MR-3031

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

++ Designates the use of a Vi gr. Dacron wad,

5 / 8 " square x !4 thick over the powder.

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m

•*-.608-»j

COMMENTS:

Bullets should be crimped for use in tubular magazines.

#457122

322 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Powder

Unique

630

2400

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

RX7_

I MR-3031

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

963 9.600

1331 14.900

1293 14,200

1412 16.400

1254 13,800

1539 18,800

1842 16,200

1723 22,000

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

14.5++ 1295 24,400

27.3++ 1653 26,600

28.0++ 1640 25,000

31.5++ 1719 28,000

30.0++ 1639 27,000

43.0 1867 28.000

58.5+ 2132 27,000

54.0 1934 28,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.100"

Primers. Remington 9>/2

Primer Size. Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 17

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .457" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #457191,293 gr.

#457122,322 gr.
#457193,420 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

(Standard Government Chamber)

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-18"

Groove Diameter.457"

#457191

293 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Powder

Unique

630_

2400
SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198
IMR-3031

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

12 . 0 ++ 1200

23.7++ 1562

24.4++ 1524

30.0 1602 14,600

25.4++ 1495 11,400

34.5++ 1613 16,600

51.0 1695 16,500

Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

15.0++ 1416 24,500

*29.6++ 1847 26.900

3Q.5++ 1842 26,900

34.0 1802 21,000

31.0++ 1778

HOOD

•457193

420 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.550" OAL

Powder

Unique

630

2400

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

RX7

IMR-3031

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

11.0++ 1006

*20.0++ 1244

Pressure

C.U.P.

16,800

18,600

17,700

15,700

14,700

13,900

13,500

16,000

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1163 27,200

1445 26,000

1490 27,500

1418 24,500

1418 24,200

1737 28,300

++ Designates the use of a Vi gr. Dacron wad,
5 / 8 " square x !4" thick over the powder.

.

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COMMENTS:

The Ruger chamber features a throat or “ballseat”
permitting overall cartridge lengths in excess of 2.550",
the maximum length usually specified for the .45-70
Government cartridge.

Duplex loads were developed for the Ruger using 10%
SR-4759 over the primer, followed by 90% FFG black
powder. This technique results in slightly improved
velocity compared to black powder alone and is cleaner
burning.

With heavily compressed powder charges it is advisable
to crimp the case because of the tendency of the bullet
to back out once the seating pressure is released.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 2.105"

Primers.. Remington 9/ 2

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 17

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .457" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #457122, 322 gr.

#457124,366 gr.
#457193,420 gr.
♦#457102,426 gr.
♦#457406,451 gr.
#457125,464 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver, Ruger Chamber

Barrel Length .28"

Twist . 1-20"

Groove Diameter.456"

#457122

322 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.610" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Unique

12.5+ +

1171

16,900

17.5++

1472

38.700

630

29.0

1740

24.700

35.0

1999

40,000

2400

27.0

1608

21.200

34.5

1958

40,000

SR-4759

30.5

1635

20,600

39.5

1973

38,300

1 MR-4227

29.0++

1635

23,500

35.0++

1893

37,700

IMR-4198

43.0++

1930

26,900

51.0

2220

37,600

1 MR-3031

52.0

1865

21,500

60.0+

2179

33,700

FFg_

40.0++

1041

8,400

70.0+

1399

14,700

Pvrodex CT6 46.5

1153

7,100

62.0+

1445

12,800

Duplex Load

SR-4759

5.0

1142

7,700

7.0

1507

14,900

_

45.0++

—

—

63.0

—

-

++ Designates the use of a Vi gr. Dacron wad,
5 /s" square x !4" thick over the powder.

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o

#457124

366 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 2.723" OAL

HDD

#457193

420 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.680" OAL

Powder

630

I MR-4198

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Unique 10.0++

25.0++

2400 26.5++

SR-4759 30.0

I MR-4227 27.0++

41.5++

IMR-3031 50.0

_52.5++

Pyrodex CTG 39.4

Duplex Load
SR-4759 5.0

FFg 45.0++

Pressure

C.U.P.

10,300

19,300

20,400

16,300

18,300

25,400

17,800

7,700

7,400

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1411 38,500

1807 36,300

1853 37,900

m

1769 34,300

2135 37,500

2117 33,000

1328 14,400

Sug.
Starting
Powder Grains

Unique_13.5++

630 25.4++

2400 26.3++

SR-4759 28.0++

I MR-4227 27.8++

IMR-4198 37.6++

RX7 46.0++

IMR-3031 44.8

FF

Pyrodex CTG 58.0+

Duplex Load
SR-4759 6.0

FFg 56.0++

Velocity

F.P.S.

1113

1452

1451

1370

1457

1662

1687

1599

1185

1084

Pressure

C.U.P.

22,800

23,800

23,800

19,300

24,200

25,600

17,800

20,200

12.500

9,100

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

38,200

37,700

37,100

36 m

37,700

36,600

34,700

35,600

16,400

10,100

#457102

426 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.680" OAL

#457406

451 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.650" OAL

Powder

Unique

630

2400

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

IMR-3031

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Pyrodex CTG 49.0

Duplex Load
SR-4759 5.3

47.0++

till

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

12,300

19,400

20,900

20,700

18,300

28,200

25,400

10,000

9,400

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,300

40,000

38,300

37,300

34,700

39,200

38,500

16,900

16,600

Powder

Unique

630

2400

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

IMR-3031

FF

Sug.

Starting

Grains

11 . 0 ++

20 . 0 ++

18.5++

24.0++

24.0++

33.0++

36.0++

47.3++

Pyrodex CTG 38.2++

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1209

1564

Duplex Load
SR-4759
FF

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,000

39,600

927 7,600 51.0+ 1096 10,200

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
-•■Designates a compressed powder charge.

++Designates the use of a Vi gr. Dacron wad, 5 /g"
square x thick over the powder.

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Powder

Suo.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Unique

10.0++

888

14,100

14.8++

1153

33,700

630

23.0++

1344

22,600

30.0++

1643

40,400

2400

24.0++

1350

22,100

28.0++

1604

38,500

EEEQISi

23.0++

1237

33.0

1635

36,600

1 MR-4227

22.0++

1169

16,400

30.0++

1532

35,000

IMR-4198

33.0++

1477

22,100

43.5

1797

34,900

1 MR-3031

42.0++

1548

22,300

52.0+

1860

34,700

tssm

45.7++

926

■m

61.0+

1125

12,300

PyrodexCTG 48.8++

1098

10.400

65.0+

1282

19,800

Duplex Load

SR-4759

4.6

989

8,400

6.1

—

—

40.4++

—

—

53.9+

1261

16,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

++ Designates the use of a X A gr. Dacron wad, 5 /%”
square x !4" thick over the powder.

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Winchester/Western

Trim-to Length . 2.495"

Primers. Winchester 8 l / 2 -l20

Primer Size . Large Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 13

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .459" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #457191,292 gr.

#457124,385 gr.
♦#457406, 482 gr.
♦#462560, 552gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Ruger#l

Barrel Length .24"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.459"

#457191

292 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.995" OAL

COMMENTS:

Our best test results were obtained when using the
Winchester 8 '/$ - 120 primer. Reloading die adjustments
are critical with the heavily compressed loads. If the
crimping and seating screw adjustments are not exactly
on the crimping groove, the case will be dented or crushed
in loading.

Due to heavy recoil, all bullets should be crimped in
place.

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227
IMR-4198
IMR-3031
I MR-4064

Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

23.0 1625

33.0 1765

50.5 2305

58.0 2205

69.0 2220

72.0 2110

#457124

385 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.012" OAL

Powder

Unique

2400

I MR-4227
IMR-4198
IMR-3031

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

62.0 1860 - 70.0+ 2115

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

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^winchester Magnum
LS x 63mm)
ontinued)

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

I MR-3031

I MR-4064

I MR-4064

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

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.460 Weatherby
Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

*Gas Check Bullet

.Weatherby

. 2.903"

. Remington 9 l A

. Large Rifle

. No. 17

(size .457"to .459" dia.)

*#462560, 552 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Weatherby Mark V

.26"

. 1-16"

.457"

COMMENTS:

The data listed for this cartridge were obtained in a
Weatherby rifle and are intended for Weatherby rifles
only. The free-boring constructed into these firearms
allows higher velocities at safe working pressures. For
custom rifles which are not free-bored, maximum loads
should be reduced a full 5%. Even then, they should be
approached with caution.

Due to heavy recoil of these rifles all bullets should be
crimped in place.

#462560

552 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.750" 0AL, Max.

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique

20.0

1150

-

28.0 1396

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

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.50/70 Govemme

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . BELL

Trim-to Length . 1.740"

Primers . Fed. 215

Primer Size . Large Rifle, Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 22 or 31

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .512" dia.)

Gas Check Bullets #515139, 334 gr.

#515141,422 gr.
#512138,440 gr.
#515142,498 gr.

FLU

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Shiloh Sharps

Barrel Length .22"

Twist . 1-48"

Groove Diameter .511"

COMMENTS:

The load data apply strictly to the use of modern brass
cases in new, replica rifles, made with modern steel.

Powder

Unique

630_

SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198
I MR-3031

_

Pyrodex CTG

#515139

334 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.125" 0AL

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1380

1465

1461

1464

1471

1181

1318

1370

Pressure

C.U.P.

Ouplex Load

SR-4759 3.5 1028 - 6.0 1295

FFg 32.5++ 54.0+

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

++ Designates the use of a Vi gr.. Dacron wad, %"
square x '/£" thick, over the powder.

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241

ifN #515141

MV 422 gr.. (#2 Alloy) 2.312" OAL

mum #512138

HP 440 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.133" OAL

SUO.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique

630

SR-4759

I MR-4227

Pyrodex CTG

Duplex Load
SR-4759 4.5

FFg 41.5++

Unique

630

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

I MR-3031

Pyrodex CTG 33.0

Duplex Load
SR-4759 3.5

FFg 32.5++

#515142

498 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 2.223" OAL

Powder

Unique

630

SR-4759

I MR-4227

IMR-4198

IMR-3031

Pyrodex CTG

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

EES

mm

Velocity

F.P.S.

1114

1218

1215

1202

1188

1005

1054

1074

Pressure

C.U.P.

Duplex Load
SR-4759 4.3

FFg 38.7++

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.
♦♦Designates the use of a Vi gr., Dacron wad,
square x !4" thick, over the powder.

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . BELL (Trimmed Back From

50-Sharps, 314" Cases.)

Trim-to Length . 2.490"

Primers. Fed. 215

Primer Size . Large Rifle, Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 22 or 31

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .512" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #515139, 334 gr.

#515141,422 gr.
#512138,440 gr.
#515142,498 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Shiloh Sharps, Sporter

Barrel Length .30"

Twist . 1-36"

Groove Diameter.510"

COMMENTS:

The load data apply strictly to the use of modern brass
cases in new, replica rifles, made with modern steel. Cases
were formed by trimming 50-S ha r ps-314" basic brass
cases to 2.490" and annealing the neck area.

Powder

Unique

630_

SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198

_

Pyrodex CTG

#515139

334 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.900" 0AL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

11.5++
17.5++
21 . 0 ++
20.5++
23.3++
585
30.0++

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

1459

1528

1561

1511

1510

1585

1654

Pressure

C.U.P.

Duplex Load

SR-4759 4.7 1227 - 9.0 1652

FFg 42.3++ 81.0+

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
-•-Designates a compressed powder charge.

++ Designates the use of a Vi gr.. Dacron wad,
square x !4" thick, over the powder.

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243

#515141

422 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 3.030" OAL

#512138

440 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.832" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Powder

e

630

SR-4759

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

IMR-4227

21.8++

1130

—

31.2++

1468

IMR-4227

18.3++

999

—

28.2++

1370

—

IMR-4198

23.5++

1069

—

36.3++

1460

IMR-4198

21.6++

992

—

33.3++

1390

—

1 MR-3031

26.6++

944

—

43.0++

1394

1 MR-3031

26.7++

934

_

41.0++

1366

_

58.5 1097 -

90.0+ 1440

FF

9

Pvrodex CTG

Pyrodex CTG

Duplex Load

SR-4759 4.9 1179 -

FFg 44.1++

7.5 1455 -

67.5+

Duplex Load

SR-4759 5.2 1183 — 8.0 1440 -

FFg 46.8++ 72.0+

BQnfek #515142

W 498 gr., (#2 Alloy) 2.972" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique 12.4++ 1002

19.0++ 1247

630 16 2++ 989

25.0++ 1320

SR-4759 20.5++ 1012

27.5++ 1288

IMR-4227 20.0++ 1005

28.5++ 1323

IMR-4198 22.4++ 1006

32.0++ 1315

IMR-3031 29.5++ 1013

40.0++ 1299

Pyrodex CTG

- 79.0+

58.3

Duplex Load
SR-4759 4.5

FFg 40.5++

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
•♦■Designates a compressed powder charge.

++Designates the use of a Vi gr., Dacron wad, V*"
square x V i" thick, over the powder.

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TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . BELL (Brass Extrusion Labs, Ltd.)

Trim-to Length . 3.240"

Primers . Federal 215

Primer Size. Large Rifle Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 22 or 31

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .509" dia.)

♦ Gas Check Bullets #515141,422 gr.

1 Gj

IA

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Navy Arms,

Remington Rolling Block

Barrel Length .30"

Twist . 1-48"

Groove Diameter.509"

COMMENTS:

The load data apply strictly to the use of modern brass
cases in new, replica rifles, made with modern steel.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.
♦♦Designates the use of a '/> gr.. Dacron wad,
square x 14" thick, over the powder.

#515141

422 gr., (#2 Alloy) 3.940" 0AL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Powder

Unique

630 _

SR-4759
I MR-4227
IMR-4198
I MR-3031

22 _

Pyrodex CTG

Duplex Load

SR-4759 7.5 1384

FFg_67.5++ -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1353

1739

1704

1764

1679

1681

1677

Pressure

C.U.P.

- 110 . 0 +

- 14.0 1755

- 126.0+ -

11/Reloading Data: Rifles

245

.22 Remington Jet
Center Fire Magnum

COMMENTS:

Remove all traces of lubricant from both the cylinder and
cases before firing. This will insure the proper function¬
ing of the cylinder. Do not use .224" diameter bullets
in this cartridge. Use .222" diameter or .223" diameter
bullets only.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.283"

Primers. Remington 6 Vi

Primer Size . Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 1

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .223" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#225107, 38 gr.

*#225438,45 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Thompson/Center Contender

Barrel Length . 10"

Twist . 1-15"

Groove Diameter ..223"

#225107

38 gr., (Linotype) 1.480" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

2400

8.5

1848

12.0

2400

1 MR-4227

9.0

1827

13.5

240?

—

IMR-4198

12.0

1734

14.5+

2125

630

7.5

1712

11.0

2370

HS-7

7.0

1797

10.0

2434

AL-8

7.5

1730

10.0

2346

SHF

a

#225438

J

45 gr„ (Linotype) 1.495" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Velocity

Pressure Max.

Velocity

Pressure

Powder

Grains

F.P.S.

C.U.P. Grains

F.P.S.

C.U.P.

2400

8.5

1704

11.5

2211

—

1 MR-4227

9.5

1807

13.0

2256

—

IMR-4198

12.0

1708

14.5+

2126

—

630

7.5

1702

11.5

2446

HS-7

*7.5

1769

10.5

2370

-.

AL-8

8.0

1838

10.5

2304

-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

246

Cast Bullet Handbook

.221 Remington
Fireball

BOLT FACE

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length . 1.395"

Primers. Remington IVi

Primer Size . Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 26

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .224" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets *#225438, 45 gr.

*#225415,50 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Remington XP-100

Barrel Length . lO 1 /^"

Twist . 1-12"

Groove Diameter.224"

#225438

45 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.675" OAL

#225415

50 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.665" OAL

Green Dot

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

700X

PB

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure

Powder

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

SR-4759

9.5

1725

—

*12.5

2153

—

SR-4759

10.5

1706

—

13.5

2181

—

1 MR-4227

13.0

2237

_

16.0

2590

—

1 MR-4227

13.0

2272

—

15.5

2475

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

247

.25 Automatic
(25 ACP)

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington-Peters

Trim-to Length .610"

Primers. Winchester 1^-108

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . RCBS No. 29

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .251" dia.)

#252435,51 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .Sterling .25 Auto

Barrel Length . 2"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.251"

#252435

51 gr., (#2 Alloy) .910" OAL

Powder

Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique
700X

PB_

630

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

560

615

625

660

625

680

695

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

248

Cast Bullet Handbook

.256 Winchester
Magnum

COMMENTS:

The small case capacity of the cartridge limits suitable re¬
loading powders to a very few. Ballistics and accuracy,
however, are good.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers .

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Winchester

. 1.281"

.CCI 400

. Small Rifle

. No. 1

(size to .257" dia.)

♦#257420, 65 gr.

♦#257312,89 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Thompson/Center Contender

Barrel Length . 10"

Twist . 1-14"

Groove Diameter.257"

#257420

65 gr. (Linotype) 1.525" 0AL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

4.0

962

—

8.0

1876

—

SR-4759

7.0

1031

—

10.0

1528

Blue Dot

4.3

897

—

9.0

1864

—

HS-7

4.5

920

—

10.0

1857

AL-8

4.3

857

-

9.0

1718

-

#257312

89 gr., (Linotype) 1.600" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

3.8

874

_

*7.5

1624

—

SR-4759

6.8

949

—

9.5

1420

—

Blue Dot

4.0

820

—

9.5

1805

—

HS-7

4.2

829

—

9.5

1657

—

AL-8

4.3

802

-

8.5

1539

—

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

249

.30 Luger

(7.65mm)

17 °- 43 '- 17 ''

MIN. vi

COMMENTS:

Variations in groove diameters will be encountered with
pistols chambered for this cartridge. For best results, it
is recommended that you slug your barrel. Size cast
bullets as near to the exact groove diameter as possible.
When using cast bullet #313249, the case should be
crimped on the leading edge of the first driving band.

With some pistols, the starting loads may not func¬
tion the action. In such an instance, the load should be
increased, but with caution.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length .845"

Primers . Remington 1 Vi

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 12

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .309" dia.)

#313249,84 gr.
#313226,93 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Walther P-38

Barrel Length .4 ,5 / 16 "

Twist . 1-9.85"

Groove Diameter.3085"

#313249

84 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.125" OAL

Powder

700X

PB_

SR-4756
Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique

231_

HS-5

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

4 2 1204

4.5 1177

5.6 1182

- 4.5

#313226

93 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.150" OAL

Powder

700X

PB_

SR-4756
Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique

630_

HS-5

Suq.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1128 -

1126

1094 -

1159

1152

1150

1163

1205 -

1134 -

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

.

250

Cast Bullet Handbook

30 Mauser

i

— (7 A? mm Mauser)

i

llIt “j

.377 -
16° -24'min

O o o «-

'O lO O' GO

^ CO On fO

COMMENTS:

Variations in groove diameter may be encountered. Slug
your barrel for best results. If your barrel is larger than
.309", we suggest that you use cast bullets sized as close to
exact groove diameter as possible.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length .985"

Primers... Remington l l A

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 12

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .311" dia.)

#313249,84 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Military Mauser

Barrel Length . 5 l A*

Twist . 1-8"

Groove Diameter.311"

#313249

84 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.381" OAL

Powder

Bullseve
Red Dot
Unique

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressi
F.P.S. C.U.I

_J243--

_JH5--

1193_-

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

251

30 Ml Carbine
(Revolver)

bullIt —*"j [--

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .Federal

Trim-to Length . 1.286"

Primers. Remington 6 Vi

Primer Size . Small Rifle Magnum and Small Rifle

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 19

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .308" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets *#311359, 120 gr.

*#311576, 123 gr.
#311410, 130 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used . Ruger Blackhawk

Barrel Length . l x /i

Twist . 1-20"

Groove Diameter.308"

COMMENTS:

This cartridge headspaces on the mouth and case length
is, therefore, critical. Never trim cases shorter than the
trim-to length shown and never crimp bullets. Refer to
Opening Remarks when using Winchester 296 powder.

#311359

120 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.680" 0AL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Unique _ 5.5 1138 - 6.5 1335 -

Blue Dot _ 6.8 1066 - 8 8 1339 -

2400 _ 11.0 1236 - 12.5+ 1436 -

SR-7625 _ 4.6 1027 - 5.6 1162 -

SR-4756 _ 5.5 1050 - 6.5 1220

I MR-4227 11.5 1169 - 13.3+ 1388 -

**296 _ - - - 13.5 1415 -

H110-M-1255---■-1358- mm

AL-8_9.5 1239 - 11.0+ 1408 -

mam.

Blue Dot

2400

SR-4756

I MR-4227

#311576

123 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.610" 0AL

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

sss* #311410

130 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.680" 0AL,

Sun.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

5.

0 1017 - 6.3 1316 - Uniaue 4.

9

1064 - 6.1 127

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
+Desginates a compressed powder charge.

** Reduced Loads not recommended by Winchester

252

Cast Bullet Handbook

32 Automatic
(32 ACP)

(7.65mm Browning)

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length .672"

Primers.Winchester 1*4-108

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder .No. 9

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .309" dia.)

#311252,77 gr.
#313249,84 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Mauser HSc;

also Special Test Barrel

Barrel Length . 3" (Mauser);

3*4" (Special Barrel)

Twist .1-16"

Groove Diameter.309"

COMMENTS:

A wide variation in groove diameters is present in hand¬
guns chambered for this cartridge.

#311252

77 gr., (#2 Alloy) .975" OAL

#313249

84 gr., (#2 Alloy) .984" OAL

PB

SR-7625

Bullseye

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

ng Velocity Pressure Max.
is F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains

Velocity Pressure

Powder

x

PB

SR-7625

Bullseye

Red Dot

Green Dot

Uniaue

ting Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates special pressure test barrel.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

253

32 Smith & Wesson

.3150 -

BULLET

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington; Norma

Trim-to Length .600"

Primers.Winchester 114-108

Primer Size.Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 9

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .310" dia.)

#311252,77 gr.
#313249,84 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used .. Smith & Wesson Model 31

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist .1-183/4"

Groove Diameter.312"

COMMENTS:

Use maximum loads only in solid frame revolvers. For
top break models (in good condition) use only the sug¬
gested starting loads. Do not go higher as these pistols
are of a relatively weak design.

Variations in groove diameter may be encountered.
Slug your barrel before reloading and size your cast bul¬
lets to as near groove diameter as possible.

#311252

77 gr., (#2 Alloy) .860" 0AL

#313249

84 gr., (#2 Alloy) .860" 0AL

Powder

700X

PB

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

**231

38

**AL-120

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

700X

PB_

**SR-7625

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

**TraD 100

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

1.2 613 -

1.3 543 - I

1.6 625 -

1.0 468 -

1.3 588 -

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

* Designates potentially most accurate load.

JDesignates factory velocity duplication load.

* * Designates the use of Remington cases and primers.

254

Cast Bullet Handbook

32 Smith & Wesson
Long

(32 Colt New Police)

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington

Trim-to Length .915"

Primers. Remington V/i

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder .No. 9

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .312" dia.)

#311252,77 gr.
#313226,93 gr.
#3118, 115 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity Only)

Firearm Used .Smith & Wesson Model 31

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist .1-18%"

Groove Diameter.312"

COMMENTS:

Use maximum loads only in solid frame revolvers. For
top break models (in good condition) use only the sug¬
gested starting loads. Do not go higher because these
pistols are of a relatively weak design.

Variations in groove diameter may be encountered.
Slug your barrel before reloading and size your cast bul¬
lets to as near groove diameter as possible.

Powder

Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique
700X
SR-7625

231_

Trap 100
AL-120

#311252

77 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.115" OAL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

1.5
1.8
1.9

2.5
1.8
2.4
2.0
1.7
1.9

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

255

#313226

93 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.185" OAL

Max. Velocity Pressure

Ing Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

Ing Velocity Pressure

Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

700X

SR-7625

HP38

AL-120

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

700X

SR-7625

HS-5

AL-5

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

256

Cast Bullet Handbook

9mm Luger

(9mm Parabellum)

-

'1

COMMENTS:

Variations in groove diameter are often encountered with
pistols chambered for this cartridge. However, the most
common diameter is .354". Jacketed bullets of .355" may
be used safely in all barrels ranging from .354" to .356".
This particular cartridge headspaces on the case mouth
and, therefore, the cases should not be crimped. Also,
the trim-to length should be adhered to closely. A short
case or crimp on the mouth can cause problems with
headspace. Our most popular cast bullet for this caliber
is #356402.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Federal; Winchester

Trim-to Length .751"

Primers .CCI 500;

Winchester 1^-108

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No.12

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .358" dia.)

#358242, 92 gr.
#358345, 115 gr.
#356402, 121 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist . 1-10"

Groove Diameter.358"

#358242

92 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.045" 0AL

Powder

700X

PB_

SR-7625
SR-4756
Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique

630_

HS-5

AL-5

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

4,1 1125 22,800

4.8 1115 19,800

5.0 1180 23,400

5.3 1168 22,400

4.0 1060 19,800

4,1 1120 22,800

4.3 1095 20.400

5.0 1065 19,800

8.5 1121 20,200 .

5.9 1101 19,300

5.9 1096 19,500

Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

5.1 1285 31,000

6.0 1360 33,000

5.9 1310 30,500

72 1380 30,500

5.2 1315 32,000

5.5 1340 32,500

6.0 1325 31,000

6.8 1325 31,500

12.0 1405 32,100

*7.6 1376 32,100

9.0 1405 31,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

257

9mm Luger)
(Continued)

#358345

115 gr„ (#2 Alloy) .997" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

“700X

3.7

1045

25,200

4.4

1160

32,500

“PB

3.7

995

23,400

4.5

1130

32,000

“SR-7625

3.8

1005

24,000

4.5

1130

31,000

SR-4756

4.2

1005

18,800

6.1

1284

32,000

“Bullseye

3.8

1035

22,800

4.9

1200

31,(XX)

“Red Dot

3.9

1055

24,600

4.9

1200

32,000

“Green Dot

4.0

1030

24,000

5.0

1200

32,500

“Unique

4.5

1025

22,200

5.7

1210

31,500

Blue Dot

5.8

983

16,800

8.4

1339

32,300

630

7.4

1028

18,700

*10.8+

1322

29,700

HS-5

5.0

1000

18,100

7.2

1356

32,800

AL-5

5.0

991

18,900

7.2

1269

28.700

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

* Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.
’""‘Designates use of Winchester cases and primers.

#356402

121 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.110" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

.

Pressure

C.U.P.

“700X

3.3

975

25,200

4.0

1080

33,000

“PB

3.4

915

20,400

4.3

1095

31,500

“SR-7625

3.5

935

21,000

4.3

1080

31,500

SR-4756

4.0

925

12,500

5.5

1198

32,900

“Bullseye

3.7

950

21,600

4.4

1125

32,000

“Red Dot

3.8

1020

26,400

4.5

1130

32,500

“Green Dot

3.9

970

22,200

4.8

1165

32,500

“Unique

4.3

940

21,000

5.3

1135

31,000

Blue Dot

5.9

973

18,200

8.0

1253

31,600

630

7.2

985

18,800

*10.3

1259

32,400

HS-5

5.3

1001

20,500

6.4

1176

30,200

AL-7

5.4

958

17,900

8.4+

1260

32,900

258

Cast Bullet Handbook

38 Smith & Wesson

(Colt New Police)

COMMENTS:

The loads listed are intended for solid frame revolvers
which are in good condition.

Wide variations in groove diameter may be encountered.
We suggest that you slug your barrel before reloading and
size cast bullets as near to actual groove diameter
as possible.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Winchester

Trim-to Length .765"

Primers . Winchester 1!^-108

Primer Size.:.Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 21

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .360" dia.)

#358242, 92 gr.
#358242, 121 gr.
#358480, 133 gr.
#358495, 141 gr.
#358311, 158 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Special Pressure Test Barrel;

Smith & Wesson Model 33

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist .1-18%"

Groove Diameter .361"

#358242

92 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.125" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

“Bullseye

2.4

718

6,500

3.4

965

12,800

“Unique

3.5

748

7,000

4.6

941

11,400

“Blue Dot

5.4

778

6,600

6.7

958

10,800

“700X

2.3

720

5,600

3.2

972

12,200

“SR-4756

*4.0

758

7,300

4.9

968

12,500

“231

2.7

719

6,500

3.6

944

12,100

“HS-5

4.5

782

6,600

5.3

946

10,800

“AL-5

4.3

798

7,200

5.5

980

12,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates use of Special Pressure Test Barrel.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

259

juj

Brains

Grains

38 Smith & Wesson
(Continued)

Powder

Bullseve

Uniaue

700X

SR-7625

Red Dot

Green Dot

#358242

121 gr.,(#2 Alloy) 1.125" OAL

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. CUP.

Powder

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

700X

SR-7625

"AL-5

**HS-5

#358480

133 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 1.062" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

#358495

141 gr., (#2 Alloy) .990" OAL

#358311

158 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.150" OAL

Powder

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

700X

SR-7625

**AL-5

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Bullseve

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

700X

SR-7625

“AL-7

Sua.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates use of Special Pressure Test Barrel.

260

Cast Bullet Handbook

_

.38 Super
Automatic

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used .

*Gas Check Bullets

. Remington

.895"

Winchester 1 '/2-108

.Small Pistol;

. No. 12

. (size to .355" dia.)
#358242, 92 gr.
#356404, 95 gr.
#356402, 121 gr.
#358242, 121 gr.
#358480, 133 gr.
#358311, 158 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used .

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Universal Receiver

. 5"

. 1-16"

.355"

COMMENTS:

These loads are intended only for those pistols which are
chambered for the “Super Auto” cartridge.

For the “Standard .38 Auto” cartridge, it is recom¬
mended that you use a bullet of 133 grains or less.
Reduce the starting load by Vi grain and work up to the
starting load. Do not exceed this load with the “Standard
Auto” cartridge.

Because this particular auto cartridge headspaces on
case rim, it may be crimped if desired.

#358242

92 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.175" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseye

4.2

1022

19,500

5.6

1261

30,900

Unique

5.1

1061

20,400

6.3

1267

30,500

PB

4.3

1009

18,900

5.7

1222

30.500

SR-4756

5.9

1089

19,700

7.1

1263

30,300

231

4.7

1039

20,300

*6.3

1282

31.600

HP38

4.1

1026

20,600

5.8

1246

30,500

HS-5

6.3

1046

19,700

8.0

1308

31.700

AL-120

4.3

1030

20,600

5.8

1245

31.300

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38 Super Automatic
(Continued)

#356404

95 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.130" OAL

Powder

SUQ.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseye

4.5

1170

19.800

6.0

1425

31,000

Unique

5.5

1205

19,800

7.2

1460

31,000

700X

4.2

1147

20.200

6.0

1399

30,100

PB

4.9

1195

20,400

6.7

1430

31.500

SR-7625

5.4

1197

20,000

6.7

1429

31,100

231

5.2

1181

20,400

6.4

1433

30,100

HP38

*4.5

1159

20,500

6.2

1403

29,700

AL-120

4.7

1160

20,000

6.3

1395

30,200

#356402

121 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.230" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Bullseye

4.0

1005

18,600

5.3

1235

30,000

Unique

5.1

1075

20,400

6.0

1255

31,000

700X

4.0

1025

20,600

5.5

1252

29,900

SR-7625

5.1

1099

20,600

6.6

1274

29,900

231

5.0

1092

20,700

*6.5

1307

30,800

HP38

4.4

1063

20,900

5.9

1267

29,700

HS-5

6.8

1089

19,200

8.4

1341

30,700

AL-120

4.5

1040

19,000

6.0

1235

29,800

#358242

121 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.160" OAL

2D

#358480

133 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.115" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseye

3.9

970

17,600

5.4

1214

29,200

Unique

4.9

1031

20,000

6.4

1281

28,800

700X

3.7

979

19,800

5.3

1206

29,200

SR-7625

4.2

978

18,100

5.8

1230

29,300

231

4.3

988

17,700

5.8

1233

29,600

HP38

3.9

975

17,800

5.6

1230

29,400

HS-5

6.1

1030

18,200

7.6

1269

30,600

AL-120

3.8

952

17,200

5.4

1207

29,000

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

5.0

975

16,900

7.0

1237

29,400

Bullseye

4.0

1000

19,800

5.3

1180

31,500

Unique

5.1

1045

21,000

6.0

1200

30,000

Blue Dot

6.8

1042

18,500

8.9

1346

30.100.

630

8.4

1054

18,100

*10.6

1268

30,000

HS-6

5.9

1026

18,000

7.8

1303

30,200

AL-7

6.7

1041

18,700

8.6

1278

29.800

#358311

158 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.245" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

4.9

927

18,900

5.8

1085

29,800

Unique

4.4

958

20,100

5.1

1058

28,100

Herco

4.5

920

21,000

5.4

1058

29,000

Blue Dot

6.5

987

20,900

7.6

1133

28.400

630

7.8

985

20,900

*9.3

1110

28,600

HS-7

6.8

956

20,200

8.3

1100

28,200

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

262

Cast Bullet Handbook

.380 Automatic

(9mm CORTO & 9mm SHORT)

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used .

Federal; Super Vel

.677"

Winchester 1I/ 2 -IO 8

.Small Pistol

. No. 26

. (size to .355" dia.)

#358242, 92 gr.

#358242, 121 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used .

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Universal Receiver

. m*

. 1-16"

.355"

COMMENTS:

While a wide variation in groove diameter may be en¬
countered (as large as .362") in pistols chambered for this
cartridge, the use of bullets larger than .355" is usually
not possible. This is due to chamber and case dimensions.
The larger diameter bullet will bulge the case to the point
where the cartridge will not chamber. If the groove dia¬
meter of your pistol runs on the large size, accuracy will
be poor and there is little you can do about it.

Heavier cast bullets of .355" diameter will sometimes
cause a slight case bulge with some lots of brass. This is
due to the inside taper of the case. It may be ignored as
long as the cartridge will chamber and function properly.

#358242

92 gr., (#2 Alloy) .980" OAL

Powder

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

700X

1.9

695

11.100

2.5

900

15,800

PB

2.2

645

10.300

2.8

860

15,200

“SR-4756

2.8

653

6.900

4.1

970

15,600

Bullseye

2.4

750

11.800

3.0

915

16,000

Red Dot

2.0

690

11.000

2.6

880

15,200

Green Dot

2.1

655

10.000

3.0

910

16.000

Unique

3.1

755

11,800

3.7

920

16.000

“Blue Dot

4.0

667

7.000

5.5

961

14.600

“231

•2.3

701

7,900

3.5

1000

15,600

“HS-5

3.1

658

6.400

*5.0

1023

15.900

“AL-5

3.0

644

6.600

5.0

1029

16,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.

** Designates use of Federal cases.

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263

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

700X

1.4

610

11,300

1.9

750

15,800

PB

1.7

605

10,800

2.2

750

15,800

“SR-4756

2.3

662

7,800

3.5

927

15,800

Bullseye

1.6

600

10,500

2.1

750

15,200

Red Dot

1.6

615

11,000

2.1

770

15,800

Green Dot

1.7

620

10,800

2.3

760

15,400

Unique

2.2

630

11,300

2.8

780

15,600

"Blue Dot

3.7

732

9,000

5.3

948

15,900

‘*231

2.1

718

9,200

3.2

946

15,800

“HS-5

2.6

619

6,300

‘4.2

934

15,000

“AL-5

2.7

657

7,400

4.3

934

15,500

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

** Designates use of Federal cases.

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38 Special

COMMENTS:

Handguns of various makes and models will occasionally
vary in groove diameter. It is wise to slug your barrel
before selecting a sizing die. Size cast bullets to as near
actual groove diameter as possible.

Loads designated with the symbol (+P)are higher pres¬
sure loads to give greater velocities. These loads should be
used only in arms recommended for (+P) type cartridges
by the gun manufacturer. Repeated use of these high
pressure loads in handguns with aluminum frames or
aluminum cylinders or with lightweight steel frames or
cylinders, is not recommended.

For mid-range loads, we suggest bullet #358495 loaded
at starting load velocities. Bullet #358311 duplicates the
factory 158 grain service bullet very closely while Bullet
#358429 is an excellent “Keith type” hunting bullet.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Federal

Trim-to Length . 1.149"

Primers .CCI 500

Primer Size .Small Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 1

Cast Bullets Used.(size to .357" dia.)

*Gas Check #358242, 92 gr.

#358242, 121 gr.
#356402, 121 gr.
#358495, 141 gr.
#358212, 146 gr.
#35863 , 148 gr.
#35891, 148 gr.
*#358156, 158 gr.
#358311, 158 gr.
#357446, 162 gr.
#358429, 168 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used.Universal Receiver and

Special Vented Barrel

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist .l-18y 4 "

Groove Diameter.357"

3D

#358242

92 gr., (Linotype) 1.456" OAL
Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

3.0 675 5 700 *5.0 1107 15,700

_ (+P)5.3 1168 18,300

3.3 765 7,600 5.3 1110 15,700

_ (+P)5.6 1168 17,600

3 8 830 8,800 5.2 1108 16,300

_ (+P)5.5 1154 17,700

3.5 689 5,900 5.7 1104 16,300

_ (+P)6.0 1163 17,800

3 6 836 9,100 5.0 1098 16,500

6 5 892 9,400 8.4 1168 16,800

6.0 911 10.400 7.9 1145 16,300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
(+P)Designates higher pressure loads. See COMMENTS.

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#358242

121 gr., (Linotype) 1.450" OAL

#356402

121 gr., (Linotype) 1.550" OAL

SR-7625

Bullseve

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

647 7,600

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

725 8,500

847 11,400

(+P)4.5 1012 18,300

5.3 1003

*5.0 1048 16,500

(+P)5.3 1068 18,200

5.0 994 15,700

083

1008 16,100

054

697 8,100

7.3 940 16.600

666 9,000

7.0 1012 15,800

#358495

141 gr. f (Linotype) 1.310" OAL

#358212

146 gr., (Linotype) 1.515" OAL

Powder

700X

SR-7625

Bullseve

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
‘ • F.P.S. -

Velocity

F.P.S.

994

Pressure

C.U.P.

16,600

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

0 88

4.3

905 15,600

SR-7625

3.5

Bullseve

2.8

961 16,300

Red Dot

594 6.900 5.0 899 16.100

906 15,800

652 9,000 5.4 928

617 7,900 5.0 930 1

654 9,300

650 8,100 7.0 935 16

660 8.

6.3 991 16,300

AL-5

6.6

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

* Designates potentially most accurate load.
(+P)Designates higher pressure loads. See COMMENTS.

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Cast Bullet Handbook

972 16.400

Powder

906 16,800

8.9 895 16.000

16.500

SR-7625

953 16,200

Bullseve 2.4

950 16,100 Bullseve

Unique 3.1 670 8.100

.6 994 16.800 Unique _X

914 15.600

L2 657 8.800

.3 647 8.300

871 16.100

874 16.000

620 8,700

\2 630 9,500

898 16,700 SR-4756

1.2 880 16.200

+P14.4 915 18.100

919 16.400

564 8.000 6.

902 16.900

5.0 649 10,400 6.7 889 16,600 AL-7 _

2.8 642 10,200 3.9 854 16,300 HP38_

+P)4.5 944 18.400

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

♦ Designates a compressed powder charge,
t Designates factory velocity duplication load.

716 10,000

16.400

+P)5.4 954 18.000

+P)5.0 934 18,000

659 10,000 8.5 896 16,500 630

#35863

148 gr., (Linotype) 1.152" 0AL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

G.U.P.

m #35891

148 gr., (Linotype) 1.317" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
- - - ~ - c.U.P.

6,000

15,900

700X

6,900

5,800

8,700

15.800

SR-7625

Red Dot

8.700

15,900

Red Dot

7,900

16,800

8,500

16,100

HP38

HP38

8.700

16.700

AL-5

6.700 5.4

15,700

#358156

158 gr., (Linotype) 1.460" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
- --- '■rains F.P.S. C.U.P.

#358311

158 gr., (Linotype) 1.550" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
■- - - c.U.P.

Bullseve

10,000

116,0001

Bullseve

15,700

Blue Dot

Blue Dot

10,400

885 16.800 231

894 16 ,600 HS-6

15.700

AL-7

HP38

(+P)4.1

17,800

Unique

8,900

16,100

Unique

8.300

6,600

16.000

AL-5

8,700

■P

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267

38 Special
(Continued)

m

p

#358429

168 gr„ (Linotype) 1.537" OAL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-7625

3.4

621

9,700

4.6

821

16,300

SR-4756

4.2

645

10,000

5.4

836

16,400

Bullseve

2.6

597

9,300

4.2

850

16,800

Unique

3.8

673

11,000

5.0

860

16,700

Blue Dot

5.5

647

10,000

7.3

869

16,500

231

3.0

599

9,300

4.6

855

16,900

630

6.1

660

9,900

*8.4

869

16,500

HS-6

5.0

677

11,000

6.4

856

16,800

AL-7

5.4

717

11,900

6.9

879

16,700

ffsst #357446

162 gr„ (Linotype) 1.457” OAL

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Powder

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

PB

3.4

646

9,500

4.6

877

16,300

SR-4756

4.6

694

10,400

5.8

921

16.800

Bullseve

3.0

680

10,100

4.2

889

16,900

Unique

3.5

639

8,900

5.2

914

16,200

Blue Dot

5.8

675

9.500

7.7

948

16.500

231

3.4

702

10,400

4.6

896

16,000

630

6.3

683

10,100

*8.6

1920

15,900

HS-6

5.1

690

9,600

6.7

922

16.100

AL-7

5.2

671

9,700

6.9

909

16,200

268

Cast Bullet Handbook

357 Magnum

iSttx

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Federal

Trim-to Length . 1.285"

Primers .CCI 550

Primer Size . Small Pistol Magnum

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 1

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .357" dia.)

*Gas Check Bullets #358242, 92 gr.

#358345, 115 gr.
#358242, 121 gr.
#356402, 121 gr.
#358480, 133 gr.
#358495, 141 gr.
#358477, 150 gr.
*#358156, 155 gr.
#358311, 158 gr.
#358429, 168 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver and

Special Vented Barrel

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist . 1-18%"

Groove Diameter.356"

COMMENTS:

Do not use .38 Special cases for .357 Magnum loads. Use
of the smaller case will increase pressure.

Depending upon their manufacture, some variations in
groove diameter exist in these handguns. Slug your bore
before reloading and size cast bullets to exact groove
diameter.

In order to hold the maximum overall length below
1.590", it is sometimes necessary to crimp cast bullets on
the forward edge of the first driving band.

For those desiring a mid-range load, we suggest bul¬
let #358495 at starting load velocities. Bullet #358156
is extremely popular and an excellent choice for the
heavier loads. Another great favorite is the “Keith type”
bullet #358429. Refer to Opening Remarks when using
Winchester 296 powder.

3D

Powder

700X

SR-7625

Bullseye

231_

630_

HS-5

AL-5

#358242

92 gr., (Linotype) 1.585” 0AL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

39^900

41.200

40,700

38,500

39,400

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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#358345

115 gr., (Linotype) 1.465" OAL

#358242

121 gr., (Linotype) 1.585" OAL

Powder

SR-7625

SR-4756

Unique

Blue Dot

231

630_

HS-5

AL-5

Starting Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

1088 21.100 9.1

1178 25.700 16.4

1102 20.300 14 9

1053 18,400 13.2

925 16,300 11.9

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1409 42,000

1494 41.700

1439 39.500

1436 40,300

#356402

121 gr., (Linotype) 1.590" OAL

#358480

133 gr., (Linotype) 1.508" OAL

Powder

SR-7625

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

630_

AL-8

ng Velocity Pressure
is F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure

Powder

I MR-4227

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

630_

AL-8

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

#358495

141 gr., (Linotype) 1.435" OAL

#358477

150 gr., (Linotype) 1.510" OAL

Powder

I MR-4227

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

ting Velocity Pressure
ins F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
C.U.P.

1365 39.600

Powder

I MR-4227

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

7.9 1289 40.300

Herco 6.2 9

00

Blue Dot

2400

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

♦ Designates a compressed powder charge.

** Reduced loads not recommended by Winchester.

Velocity

F.P.S.

1333

Pressure

C.U.P.

40,200

630

9.9

1032

16,600

13.5

1369

40.100

630

10.0

1029

18,400 *13.0

1311

39,<

HS-7

9.8

1130

23.200

11.8

1356

40.700

**296

—

—

- 17.8

1452

41, <

270

Cast Bullet Handbook

357 Magnum
(Continued)

11 4 1024 20.200

#358429

168 gr., (Linotype) 1.553" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure

Powder

Herco

11.8 1037 18.900

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

I Designates factory velocity duplication load.
♦♦Reduced loads not recommended by Winchester,

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

#358156

155 gr.. (Linotype) 1.590" OAL

#358311

wUhe** 158 gr.. (Linotype) 1.590" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. CUP. Grains F.P.S. CUP.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

IMR-4227 11 4 973 24.100 *15.2 1254 41.300

SR-4759 10 0 874 12.000 14.0+ 1189 30.100

i 953

20,900

13.2

1286

42.000

**296

_

_

—

18.0

1461

41,400

00

7.9

38/40 Winchester

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length.

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder
Cast Bullets Used ....

. Winchester

. 1.300"

.Winchester 7-111

.Large Pistol

.No. 14B

.(size to .401" dia.)

#40143, 172 gr.
(Can also use #40188, 170 gr.)

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Colt S.A.A.

. VA”

.1-36"

.400"

COMMENTS:

These loads are not to be used in handguns which were
designed for black powder. A great many revolvers which
are chambered for this cartridge have groove and bore
dimensions which are so far oversized that it is impossible
to obtain accuracy. Because chamber dimensions limit
the diameter of the bullet, nothing can be done to make
these oversize barrels shoot well.

#40143

iM 172 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.592" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseve

4.0

740

—

5.9

965

Uniaue

7.0

830

—

10.0

1105

_

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

272

Cast Bullet Handbook

- .41 Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

.. Winchester

. 1.285"

... Remington 2 x /i

.Large Pistol

. No. 30

(size to .410" dia.)

#41028, 212 gr.
♦#410610,215 gr.

#410459,220 gr.

#410426, 240 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used.Universal Receiver and

Special Vented Barrel

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist . 1-18%"

Groove Diameter.409"

COMMENTS:

Cast bullet #’s 410459 and 410426 list overall lengths
that exceed the maximum of 1.590" and are suitable only
for the Thompson/ Center Contender or similar firearms
that will accept cartridges of these dimensions. The data
listed for these bullets take this extra length into
consideration.

Overall length with bullet #410459 - 1.700".

Overall length with bullet #410426 - 1.707".

#41028

212 gr., (Linotype) 1.586" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

8.8

1030

21.700 ,

10.9

1221

36.300

1 MR-4227

16.2

1006

21.300

20 5

1247

35.900

Unique

8.2

998

20,300

10.7

1217

36.300

Blue Dot

12.2

1041

20.900

15.4

1333

36.500

2400

15.4

1030

21.700 i

20.0

1292

36.100

630

*11.9

1023

19,500 |

16.5

1259

35.700

HS-7

12.0

1031

21.500

15.1

1265

36.200

AL-8

13.5

1050

25.300

16.7

1264

35.500 1

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

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273

Jj § I

t |g|i

.41 Magnum
(Continued)

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Uniaue

Blue Dot

2400

630_

HS-7

AL-8

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Unique

Blue Dot

2400

630_

HS-7

AL-8

#410610

215 gr., (Linotype) 1.575" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

8 0 909 17.100

14.9 956 20.100

8 979 19.800

11 4 1003 20.200

14.2 835 19.600

11.5 923 18.200

11 5 1007 20.900

11 9 974 22.200

Max. Velocity Pressure
‘rains F.P.S. C.U.P.

15.0+ 1206

#410426

240 gr., (Linotype) 1.707" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1159 36.800

1177 35.800

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Uniaue

Blue Dot

2400

630

HS-7

AL-8

Sug.

Starting

Grains

#410459

220 gr., (Linotype) 1.700" OAL

Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

33.800

35.500

36.200

36.000

35.400

36.100

36.900

36,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
* Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

274

Cast Bullet Handbook

.44 Smith &
Wesson Special

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

*Gas Check Bullets

. Winchester

. 1.152"

.CCI 300

.Large Pistol

. No. 7

(size to .429" dia.)

#42798, 205 gr.
*#429215, 215 gr.
#429360, 232 gr.
#429421,245 gr.
*#429244, 250 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used .Universal Receiver and

Special Vented Barrel

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist .1-20"

Groove Diameter.429"

COMMENTS:

Considerable variations in groove diameters exist with
handguns chambered for this cartridge. We recommend
that you slug your barrel before reloading and size bullets
to as near groove diameter as possible.

When loading half-jacketed bullets, do not use charge
weights below suggested starting loads to avoid the
danger of lodging bullets in the barrel.

Those wishing a “Keith type” bullet should choose
bullet #429421.

205 gr., (Linotype) 1.537" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-7625

6.8

761

9.700

7.7

838

12,600

SR-4759

13.2

651

9,200

15.2+

798

12,100

Uniaue

7.0

736

10,500

*8.2

869

14,000

Blue Dot

10.5

747

10,000

12.0

855

13,300

2400

13.3

734

10,800

15.2

870

13,500

630

10.8

790

12,200

12.2

876

13,800

HS-7

10.0

732

10,100

11.6

874

13,600

AL-8

11.0

767

11,400

12.5

871

13,900

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
-•"Designates a compressed powder charge.

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275

#429360

232 gr., (Linotype) 1.525" OAL

#429215

215 gr., (Linotype) 1.500" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Max. Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

Unique

Unique

#429244

250 gr., (Linotype) 1.550" OAL

#429421

245 gr., (Linotype) 1.571" OAL

Ing Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

6.2 584 8,400

Powder

Unique

Unique

SR-4759

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

27 6

(

Cast Bullet Handbook

.44 Remington
Magnum

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers...

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Remington

. 1.280"

.CCI 300

.Large Pistol

. No. 7

(size to .429" dia.)
#429348, 180 gr.
♦#429303, 200 gr.
♦#429215, 215 gr.
#429360, 232 gr.
#429421,245 gr.
♦#429244, 245 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used.Universal Receiver and

Special Vented Barrel

Barrel Length . 4"

Twist . 1-20"

Groove Diameter.429"

COMMENTS:

To prevent bullet movement when the gun is under recoil,
the cartridge requires a hard crimp on all of the heavier
loads.

Cast bullet #’s 429303, 429215, 429360, 429244,
429421 list overall lengths that exceed the maximum of
1.610" and are suitable only for the Thompson/ Center
Contender or similar firearms that will accept cartridges
of these dimensions. The data listed for these bullets take
this extra length into consideration.

Overall length with bullet #429303 - 1.692".

Overall length with bullet #429215 - 1.645".

Overall length with bullet #429360 - 1.660".

Overall length with bullet #429244 - 1.680".

Overall length with bullet #429421 - 1.710".

Bullet #429348, loaded to starting load velocities, is
recommended for mid-range use, while bullet #429215 is
suggested as the best all around choice.

#429348

180 gr., (Linotype) 1.420" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-4756

11.9

10%

23,300

15.8

1359

36.900

1 MR-4227

22.7

1065

21,700

27.0+

1394

35,900

Unique

11.0

1079

22,500

13.5

1343

36.500

Blue Dot

16.1

1110

22,600

20.4

1408

35,800

2400

20.3

1190

22,000

25.3+

1410

36,100

231

9.0

1002

22,000

12.6

1315

36,700

630

17.6

1144

24,500

*21.8

1390

36,000

HS-6

14.2

1082

23,200

17.3

1352

36,400

AL-7

15.7

1075

22,900

19.0

1361

36,500

Herco

11.7

1049

22,800

14.6

1344

36,400

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.

+ Designates a compressed powder charge.

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277

#429303

200 gr., (Linotype) 1,692" OAL

#429215

Wife* 215 gr., (Linotype) 1.645" OAL

Sug.

Starling Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

56

I MR-4227

Uniaue

Herco

Blue Dot

2400

231

630

HS-6

AL-7

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Uniaue

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Unique

Herco

Blue Dot

2400

231

630

HS-6

AL-7

#429360

232 gr., (Linotype) 1.655" OAL

#429421

245 gr., (Linotype) 1.710" OAL

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

887 16.000

20.2 961 21,900

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

1145 36,100

1236 36.100

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

11.4 927 20,500

20.2 938 21,300

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Herco

10.7

937

23,300

13.5

1163

36,500

Herco

10.9

918

22,900

13.1

1090

34,600

Blue Dot

14.4

952

20.400

18.2

1240

36,300

Blue Dot

15.0

941

20,000

18.4

1196

35,300

2400

18.5

QQft

22,700

23.0

1256

36,700

2400

19.4

974

23,500

23.4

1232

36,000

15.0 924 21,400 20.0+ 1229 36,700

856 18,700 19.6

1189 36,700

#429244

245 gr., (Linotype) 1.680" OAL

Powder

SR-4756

I MR-4227

Unique

Herco

Blue Dot

2400

630

HS-7

AL-8

Sug.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

21,500

20,600

17,500

24,500

20,300

21,600

23.700

22,600

23,200

Velocity

F.P.S.

1119

1135

1100

1085

1160

1165

1146

1160

1113

Pressure

C.U.P.

35,300

33,700

36,400

35,400

34,800

35,300

35,000

37,000

34,000

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
-♦■Designates a compressed powder charge.

44/40 Winchester

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size.

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

. Winchester

. 1.300"

Winchester 7-111

.Large Pistol

.No. 14B

(size to .427" dia.)

#42798, 205 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:
(Velocity)

Firearm Used.

Barrel Length .

Twist .

Groove Diameter.

Colt S.A.A.

. 7>/ 2 "

. 1 - 20 "

.426"

COMMENTS:

These loads are not to be used in handguns which were
designed for black powder. A wide variation in groove
diameters exists with handguns chambered for this
cartridge. Slug your barrel before reloading and size cast
bullets as near to actual groove diameter as possible.

Unique _ 6.0 750 - 10.9 1095

BSC)

#42798

205 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.592" 0AL

Powder

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Bullseve

4.0

695

6.6

945

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

2 '

.45 Automatic
(45 ACP)

BO

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Federal; Remington

Trim-to Length .895"

Primers. Remington 2 x /i

Primer Size .Large Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 2

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .450" dia.)

♦Gas Check Bullets #452389, 185 gr.

#452488, 195 gr.
#452460, 200 gr.
#452374, 225 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity and Pressure)

Firearm Used . Universal Receiver

Barrel Length . 5"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.450"

COMMENTS:

Because this cartridge headspaces on the case mouth,
the trim-to length must be adhered to closely and the
case should not be crimped. A short case, or a crimp, can
cause headspace problems.

While groove dimensions for these handguns will
range from .450" - .453", the reloader may have difficulty
if he uses a bullet over .451 "diameter. Case and chamber
dimensions usually provide for a bullet of .451", but
larger bullets may bulge cases to the point where they
fail to chamber.

Most pistols (unless they are altered) will not feed
wadcutter-type bullets such as #452389. Bullet #452460
feeds well in most pistols and, when loaded to starting
load velocities, is recommended for mid-range shooting.

Powder

700X

PB_

SR-7625
SR-4756
Bullseye
Red Dot
Green Dot
Unique
Blue Dot

231_

HS-6

AL-5

#452389

185 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.080" 0AL

Sug.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

1010

920

1030

988

890

970

965

995

844

958

1034

974

Pressure

C.U.P.

17.500

13.500
17,400
17,600

12.300
14,800
14,800

15.500
13,200

17.500

. JJ.iJ.9fi .

17.300

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
•♦■Designates a compressed powder charge.

5.5 950 16,200

6.0 955 15,800

Ftfh flH #452488 MM
195 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.120" OAL

flflfbi #452460

ftftM 200 gr„ (#2 Alloy) 1.161" OAL

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity Pressure
Powder Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

700X 4.0 735 9,600 5.2 950 16,700

700X 4.0 745 10,300 5.2 940 17,300

Blue Dot

SR-7625

SR-4756

Bullseye

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

Blue Dot

*8.5 1014

#452374

225 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 1.272" 0AL

*8.4 1008

Powder

700X

SR-7625

SR-4756

Bullseye

Green Dot

Unique

Blue Dot

Sug.

Starting Velocity
Grains F.P.S.

Pressure Max.
C.U.P. Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

855 17,300

810 14,200

850 15,200

955 18,000

815 14,400

835 15,300

845 15,100

905 16,500

964 17,300

921 16,600

943 16,800

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates use of Federal cases.

J

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

281

.45 Automatic Rim

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases .

Trim-to Length .

Primers.

Primer Size .

Lyman Shell Holder .

Cast Bullets Used.

♦Gas Check Bullets

. Remington

.894"

... Remington 2Vi

.Large Pistol

. No. 14A

(size to .451" dia.)

#452389, 185 gr.

#452460, 200 gr.

#452374, 225 gr.

#452423, 238 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity & Pressure)

Firearm Used. Special Test Barrel;

Smith & Wesson Model 25

Barrel Length .4 Vi and 6 l A"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.451"

COMMENTS:

Heavier loads for this cartridge should be lightly crimped
to prevent bullet movement when the pistol is under recoil.

Powder

Sun

Starting

Grains

Velocity

F.P.8.

Pressure

C.U.P.

Max.

Grains

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

700X

4.0

655

—

5.3

905

—

PB

4.5

620

—

5.8

855

—

SR-7625

5.0

615

—

6.3

810

—

Bullseye

3.0

505

—

4.8

780

Red Dot

4.0

650

—

5.3

885

Green Dot

4.5

650

—

5.8

855

—

Unique

5.0

600

—

7.0

870

—

**231

4.0

735

7.200

5.7

972

13,400

**HS-6

5.5

674

5,300

*8.8

1030

14,800

**AL-5

6.5

816

8,500

8.7

1042

14,900

185 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.118" OAL

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
♦Designates potentially most accurate load.
♦♦Designates use of a special test barrel.

282

Cast Bullet Handbook

Green Dot

Unique

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure

Velocity

F.P.S.

875

840

Pressure

C.U.P.

Sua.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

625 -

Velocity

F.P.S.

770

735

Pressure

C.U.P.

7 625

5.0

660

—

6.1

850

—

SR-7625

5.0

560 - S

Bullseye

3.0

510

- 4

Red Dot

4.0

645

_ e

4.7

775 -

Bullseye 3.0 475 —

4

1.5

Red Dot

Green Dot

Unique

#452423

238 gr. f (#2 Alloy) 1.200" OAL

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

SR-7625

4.1

505

—

4.9

655

—

Bullseye

3.0

500

_

4.5

720

_

Green Dot

4.0

605

—

4.8

715

—

Unique

4.8

585

_

6.0

750

_

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.
’“Designates potentially most accurate load.
’“’“Designates potentially most accurate load.

11/Reloading Data: Pistols

283

3 '

miUU

.45 Colt

COMMENTS:

Pre-World War II model revolvers normally have a
groove diameter of .454", while post-war models usually
run .451". It is wise to slug your barrel and size cast bullets
to as near the exact diameter as possible.

Some sizing dies may not reduce cases enough to hold
.451" - .452" diameter bullets tightly. An expander ball,
not over .450", should be used when loading .451" - .452"
bullets.

Case life is very limited when using .45 Colt maximum
loads, designed specifically for the Ruger and Thompson/
Center Contender firearms. Many cases fired in the
Lyman laboratory showed signs of longitudinal splits
after only a few reloads.

In order to adhere to the maximum overall length
listed, the seating depth of some cast bullets must be
watched closely. Bullet #454190 should be seated to
crimp on the ogive. Bullet #454424 should be seated to
crimp on the forward edge of the first driving band.

Bullet #454424 loaded with Unique powder is popular
for this cartridge.

TEST COMPONENTS:

Cases . Remington; Winchester

Trim-to Length . 1.280"

Primers. Winchester 7-111;

Remington 2 Vi

Primer Size .Large Pistol

Lyman Shell Holder . No. 11

Cast Bullets Used .(size to .452" dia.)

#45468, 175 gr.
#454190,250 gr.
#454424, 255 gr.

TEST SPECIFICATIONS:

(Velocity)

Firearm Used. Ruger Blackhawk

Barrel Length . 7 ! /£"

Twist . 1-16"

Groove Diameter.451"

Note: #452424 replaces #454424 in all data. It
is the same bullet reduced slightly in diameter.
Composite #452626 is also interchangeable.

Powder

++Bed Dot
++Green Dot
++Unique
++700X
++PB

++SR-7625

231_

HS-5

AL-5

#45468

175 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.560" 0AL
Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure Max. Velocity
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P. Grains F.P.S.

40 475 - 7.0 885

4.5 490 - 7.5 935

6 0 595 - 10,0 1035

40 435 - 7,0 910

4.5 440 - 7.5 845

6.0 510 - 95 925

7.0 770 - 9.0 1041

9 5 618 - 11 0 878

9.0 732 - 11.0 959

Pressure

C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

++ Designates use of Winchester cases and primers.

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Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

.5 535 —

++Unique

+ +700X

+ + PB

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Powder

+ +Red Dot

-i- + Unique

+ +700X

B

+ +SR-7625

630

HS-6

AL-7

Sug.

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

* Designates potentially most accurate load.
i Designates factory velocity duplication load.

+ + Designates use of Winchester cases and primers.

Loads for Ruger and T/C Contender only

Green Dot

Unique

700X

PB

SR-7625

Starting Velocity Pressure
Grains F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

Sug.

Starting

Grains

Velocity Pressure
F.P.S. C.U.P.

835 -

5 -

Velocity

F.P.S.

Pressure

C.U.P.

6

[SKI 1 ]

—

9.

#452424/#454424

255 gr., (#2 Alloy) 1.575" OAL

Powder

♦♦Red Dot

♦♦Unique

++700X

♦♦PB

ting Velocity Pressure
Ins F.P.S. C.U.P.

Velocity Pressure

Note: Loads shown in shaded panels are maximum.

++ Designates use of Winchester cases and primers.

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Historical Overview

o one knows exactly when or where the first gun was in¬
vented, but the documented history of firearms in the
Western Hemisphere extends back more than six and a half
centuries. The earliest written records come from both Italy and
England in the year 1326. The English records shown draw¬
ings of large, vase-shaped guns about as long as a man is tall,
resting on wooden platforms and firing large arrows several feet
long and several inches in diameter at the head and tail. Strange
as it seems, these large arrows were not unusual projectiles for
that time. Large crossbow-like weapons called “ballistas” had
been used at least from the time of the ancient Greeks to shoot
huge arrows and these weapons, together with catapaults
throwing huge stones, were the largest engines of war in the
Middle Ages. They were used both to besiege and to defend
fortified cities and castles in those times. The first guns in
Europe seem to have been attempts to improve on the ballista.
It is also interesting to note that our word “ballistics” derives
from the name of that ancient siege engine.

History shows that arrows were not used very long as fire¬
arms projectiles. Small cannon tubes firing lead, iron, or stone
balls weighing one or two pounds appeared in the mid 1300’s.
In the late 1300’s the first of the huge bombards appeared. They
were gigantic guns with bores many inches in diameter firing stone
or iron balls weighing from several hundred pounds to a ton.
They were improvements on the catapaults of the Middle Ages,
and very effective in sieges against cities and castles. Firearms
development proceeded in the other direction as well in that
same period, and the first “handguns” (that is, guns that could
be carried and fired by a single man) appeared well before the
year 1400. Actually, these were hand cannons, with short bar¬
rels and bores about an inch in diameter. They were equipped
with “tillers” to aid in pointing (“tiller” was the name then used
for a crossbow stock), but they were designed to be fired from
a city or castle wall or other fixed rest. Another full century
would go by before the first rudimentary shoulder stocks would
appear. Records from the late 1300’s also show that hand-
gunners had all necessary accessories, including bullet moulds
for round lead balls, iron casting ladles, iron ramrods, and
match materials for lighting charges through touchholes in
their handguns. From these records we can conclude that cast
lead bullets have been used for at least six centuries, from the
time of the very first guns that could be carried and fired by a
single man.

Actually, it is not surprising that early cast bullets for the
handguns were round balls made of lead. Lead projectiles were
used in slings long before the age of firearms. Plentiful and in¬
expensive, with high density and low melting point, lead was
ideal compared to other possible choices (iron, stone, precious
metals) in those early times. The spherical projectile shape was
also a heritage from antiquity. The sling had been used for thou¬
sands of years as a weapon for both hunting and warfare, and
it was well known that nearly spherical stones were more accur¬
ate than stones with irregular shape. Today we know that the
round ball projectile has a relatively poor ballistic shape. Never¬
theless, this basic bullet shape is still with us for muzzle-loaders,
having survived more than six centuries of progress toward
better ballistic shapes.

The round ball, of course, is the only practical projectile
shape for smoothbores. If a nonspherical bullet is not spin-
stabilized by rifling, it tumbles during flight, destroying accur¬
acy and greatly reducing velocity and energy downrange.
Round balls were used in rifles for the first two centuries of rifle
development, but after that elongated pointed bullets began
to prove better for use in rifled barrels. Improvements in accur¬
acy and range were driving factors in early experiments that
led to improved bullet shapes, but bullet design changes also

W.T. McDonald and T.C. Almgren

occurred to solve some of the key problems in early rifles, like
difficulty in loading, black powder fouling, and sealing the
bore against powder gases escaping by the bullet.

Wads between powder and ball to seal the bore, and over the
ball to prevent rolling down the bore, were used in the very
earliest firearms. These measures were adequate for smooth¬
bore cannons and handguns. When rifles appeared, though,
different measures became necessary.

The first rifles came from Vienna around 1500. The idea of a
spinning projectile came from the crossbow. Crossbow quar¬
rels (short arrows) were stabilized in flight by feathered vanes
which caused them to spin, and spinning quarrels were found to
be more accurate than nonspinning ones. Consequently, the
rifled bore was a natural idea for guns, and it was tried just
about the same time that shoulder stocks were first attached to
handguns. The rifle, then, is just about as old as the smooth¬
bore gun fired from the shoulder.

It is an interesting sidenote that the first shoulder arms were
given the name “arquebus” (sometimes spelled “harquebus”).
At least two possible derivations of this name have been given
in recent shooting literature. The one by G.W.P. Swenson in his
book Pictorial History of the Rifle is particularly interesting.
According to Mr. Swenson, “arquebus” derives from “area
bouza,” meaning “bow with a hole.” This explanation relates
the first shoulder-fired guns to their ancestral crossbows.

Compared to the smoothbore arquebus, early rifles were very
expensive and very hard to load. Rifling the barrel and hold¬
ing a true bore diameter from end to end were very difficult
mechanical operations required for the rifle but not for the
smoothbore. In loading a rifle, the ball either matched the
groove diameter or was a little larger, and it had to be driven
into the barrel. Driving a ball down a fouled bore with an iron
ramrod and a mallet was a slow process, and the final bul¬
let shape seldom resembled a round ball.

These circumstances slowed the development of the rifle for
more than two centuries. The greased patch materialized in the
early 1600’s, and this eased the loading problem. However,
people in those days did not understand how rifling spins a
bullet. It was believed for some time that a patch ball fired in a
rifle would not spin, because the rifling lands in the barrel did
not engrave the ball surface. Consequently, the greased patch,
which was to become so successful in America in the next cen¬
tury, fell into disuse in Europe. Mainly, though, cost was the
factor that kept rifles from being widely adopted for warfare
in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Rifles did not see
limited use in a very few European armies in the 1600's and
1700’s, but was primarily an expensive hunting arm for pros¬
perous gentlemen of those periods. The smoothbore musket
was the standard shoulder arm of European armies and armies
here in the Americas as well until about 1850. Gunmaking
machinery developed in the Industrial Revolution of the mid-
nineenth century finally reduced the cost of rifles to the point
where smoothbore muskets no longer had an overwhelming
edge. Also, the range and accuracy of the rifle had become
important military advantages. The English learned this lesson
brutally in the American War of Independence, where the
Pennsylvania, New York, and New England rifles with patch
balls had greatly outclassed the Brown Bess musket in more
than a few skirmishes. Also by 1850, the hollow base Minie
bullet for rifles had completely erased any loading speed advan¬
tage of the smoothbore musket; this bullet design gave even
better accuracy than the patched ball.

Experiments with nonspherical bullets in rifles began in
Europe and Russia about 1700. The flat-base pointed bullet
shape that we are familiar with today seems to have emerged in
the early 1800’s after a century of experiments. Looking back

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now, a hundred years seems a long time to accomplish so ob¬
vious a result. But little was known about interior or exterior
ballistics in the 1700’s. Bullets still had to be pounded down
rifle bores, with attendent damage to point shapes. (The first
breech-loaders were invented specifically to work around this
problem.) Proper rifling twist rates were being developed by
cut-and-try methods. And gunpowder was being improved
and refined during this same period. Because so many things
were changing at the same time, it wasn’t until the early 1800’s
that pointed bullets were proved clearly superior to round balls
in both range and accuracy.

After the pointed bullet, the next major development in rifle
projectiles was the expanding bullet, which finally solved the
loading problem for muzzle-loading rifles because the early
breech-loaders just couldn’t be sealed against escaping gases.
The idea of the expanding bullet was simple. The bullet was cast
slightly smaller than bore diameter. Then it could be pushed
down even a fouled bore very easily, but it was not so small
that it would slip forward if the bore were tipped down before
firing. When the gun was fired, the powder gases would expand
the bullet into the rifling, sealing the bore against gases escaping
around the bullet. Although the idea seems simple, more than
25 years were spent developing a practical expanding bullet.
The first invention by W. Greener in England in 1835 was a
round ball expanded by a tapered wooden plug in a tapered
hole in the ball. Delvigne in France patented an elongated hol¬
low-base bullet in 1841. Minie added a tapered iron cup in the
base of Delvigne’s bullet in 1847. When the charge was ignited,
this cup was supposed to be driven more deeply into the base
cavity, causing the sides of the base to expand outward. Before
long it was discovered that the Minie bullet worked well with¬
out the tapered cup, provided that the center of gravity of the
bullet design was properly placed.

Although Minie seems to have contributed least in an inven¬
tion sense, he was successful in getting his expanding bullet
adopted by the French, British and United States armies. The
Minie bullet as we know it today was fully developed by the time
of the American Civil War. Tests in Europe and America
proved it more accurate than the round ball. It retained velo¬
city and energy downrange much better, and it shot much flat¬
ter. Hundreds of millions of Minie bullets, especially in .58 and
.69 calibers, were used in the Civil War. It was a very important
projectile development, but it was to be important only for a
very short period of time. When the Civil War ended in 1865,
Boxer-primed centerfire cartridges and breech-loading rifles
and handguns to use them were a scant eight years away.

The period between 1825 and 1875 was a time of great activ
ity in firearms and ammunition development in this nation
and in Europe. The first metallic cartridges and the first suc¬
cessful breech-loading arms using them were developed dur¬
ing this period. In France in 1835, Casimir Lefaucheux patented
his pinfire cartridge system. Lefaucheux’s invention was a fully
self-contained metallic cartridge with bullet, powder and a
percussion cap inside. A pin extended from the side of the base
of the cartridge and when this pin was struck by the falling
hammer of the gun, the pin exploded the percussion cap, ignit¬
ing the charge. The Lefaucheux system was popular in Europe
and guns, especially shotguns and revolvers, were built for
Lefaucheux cartridges until World War I. Some Lefaucheux
revolvers of Belgian manufacture saw action in the American
Civil War.

In America in 1848, W. Hunt patented a caseless cartridge
which he called the “rocket ball’’. H unt used a hollow-base lead
bullet, filled the cavity with black powder, and sealed it lightly
so that the flash from a percussion cap would burn through the
seal and ignite the charge. A few repeating rifles were built for
Hunt's cartridges. His invention was modified by Horace Smith
and Daniel Wesson in the early 1850’s to include a primer within
each cartridge. This became the Volcanic cartridge of the mid-
1850’s. The hollow bullet base contained powder and primer,
and was sealed by cork, brass or copper. The Volcanic Repeat¬

ing Arms Company was founded in 1855 by Smith, Wesson, a
shirt manufacturer named Oliver F. Winchester and some
other investors to manufacture rifles and pistols based on this
cartridge invention. Volcanic arms flopped, and the company
went bankrupt in 1857. The main cause was weak bullet per¬
formance. The hollow bullets simply had insufficient capacity
to hold a reasonable charge. It is doubtful that a Volcanic bul¬
let ever achieved more than about 600 fps muzzle velocity, and
very light bullets had to be used to achieve that much velocity.
Also, the breeches of Volcanic guns could not be sealed against
escaping powder gases.

Despite these failures, the Volcanic experiment was impor¬
tant. The cartridge was the first caseless type invented in this
country. The tubular magazine Volcanic repeater was basically
a sound mechanical design. And Oliver F. Winchester was able
to salvage the best ideas and go on to produce the Henry rifle
and a long line of Winchester repeaters.

The first rimfire cartridge, the .22BB cap, appeared in Europe
about 1845. The rimfire ignition system propagated to America
well before the Civil War, and breech-loading rimfire repeaters
(the .56-.56 Spencer, .44 Henry, and .56-.50 Ball (Spencer car¬
tridge)) saw action in that War. However, rimfire cartridges of
that period were also weak and ballistic performance was
poor, compared to the standard .58 caliber rifled musket. This
muzzle-loading rifle backed a 505 grain Minie bullet with 60
grains of black powder to produce 1000 fps muzzle velocity.
The Spencer rifle with the .56-.56 Spencer cartridge propelled
a 450 grain bullet with 40 grains of black powder, for a muzzle
velocity of about 900 fps. The .44 Henry rifled delivered a 200
grain round-nose or flat-nose bullet at about 1100 fps, using 28
grains of black powder. The .56-.50 Spencer cartridge used a
350 grain bullet and 45 grains of black powder to produce about
1075 fps muzzle velocity. The mechanical strength of the folded-
head rimfire cases would not permit stronger loads.

Although the rimfire repeaters gave relatively poor ballistic
performance, they had tremendous firepower compared to the
muzzle-loading arms, and this advantage was well understood
at the end of the Civil War. It was also obvious from Civil War
experience that the metallic cartridge had solved the gastight
breech problem. It was clear in 1865 that the breech-loading
firearm with metallic cartridges was practical and manufactur¬
able, but it was also clear that rimfire cartridges were not the
right answer for either military or civilian needs at that time.
Not only were rimfire loads weak, but rimfire cartridges could
not be reloaded. This was a major drawback on the early
frontier where guns meant survival and factory-loaded am¬
munition could be obtained only at widely separated places.

The right answer was the centerfire cartridge, which was
developed in a seven or eight year period following the Civil
War. The year 1873 marked a revolution in firearms develop¬
ment in this nation. That was the year the U.S. Army adopted
the Trapdoor Springfield .45-70, Winchester introduced the
Model 1873 .44-40 rifle and Colt brought out the Single Action
Army .45 revolver - all using brand new centerfire black pow¬
der cartridges.

The centerfire era started with basic lead bullet shapes
developed for muzzle-loaders and rimfire cartridges. The
round-nose flat-base shape was the first to be used, and inside
lubrication was also used from the very beginning. The flat-nose
bullet shape developed very early, and this is attributed to the
needs of the early tubular magazine rifles. Round-nose and
flat-nose bullets helped introduce the first centerfire cartridge
guns in this nation.

Within the first few years of the centerfire era, the develop¬
ment trend was toward large bores, very heavy bullets and huge
case capacities. The .45-70-405 is the best known example, with
a 405 grain bullet at about 1320 fps muzzle velocity. But the
.45-70 is mild compared to the really big black powder
cartridges, like the .45-120-500 Sharps (120 grains of powder,
500 grain bullet, 1520 fps muzzle velocity), the .50-140-700
Sharps (1355 fps muzzle velocity), and the .50-140-473 Win-

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Chester Express (1580 fps muzzle velocity). Basically, muzzle
velocities for black powder cartridges were limited to about
1600 fps, regardless of caliber. At these velocities, large heavy
bullets were necessary to retain velocity, energy, accuracy and
wind-bucking capability at long ranges. The big cartridges were
popular with both hunters and target shooters until smokeless
powder removed the velocity barrier near the end of
the century.

Hunters found, though, that the heavy solid lead bullets often
had too much penetration and too little expansion for medium
game animals. Hollow-point bullets then became popular for
some of the big express cartridges when they were to be used on
medium game. The hollow-point shape had two advantages.
Hollow-point bullets were lighter than solid bullets of the same
overall dimensions, and therefore had less momentum and
penetration. The hollow-point also caused “mushrooming”
very effectively at the low velocities of black powder cartridges.

Hollow-base bullets also made the transition to the centerfire
era. Of course, it no longer was necessary to size bullets smaller
than groove diameter in order to load the gun, the hollow-base
bullets were used in a few factory handgun cartridges and by
some handloaders for both rifles and handguns. These hand-
loaders felt that the hollow-base shape gave a final degree of
expansion and seal between bullet and bore, with a consequent
improvement in accuracy. This bullet style has been especially
popular with handgunners through the years. For example, Ed
McGivern, the famous quick-draw, rapid-fire pistol shot of the
1920’s and 30’s, designed the Lyman 358395 hollow-base
wadcutter and maintained that it was an excellent midrange
bullet in the .38 Special. Elmer Keith designed several Lyman
bullets, and among them were the 358431 and 429422 hollow-
base semiwadcutters in .38 and .44 caliber.

Colt used the hollow-base bullet in at least three handgun
cartridges. These were the .32 Long Colt (bullet diameter .299,
groove diameter .313), .38 Long Colt (bullet diameter .357,
groove diameter .375), and .41 Long Colt (bullet diameter .386,
groove diameter .401). These cartridges were originally brought
out in black powder days with a.heeled bullet shape, with no
hollow-base. The forward end of the bullet bearing surface
matched the groove diameter, and a rebated heel at the base of
the bullet entered the case mouth. When the cartridges were
converted to smokeless powder, the hollow-base bullets were
adopted so that they could be inside-lubricated. Short versions
of the three cartridges (.32 Short Colt, etc.) used outside-
lubricated heeled bullets even with smokeless powder loads. All
these cartridges have been obsolete for years, but both hollow-
base and heeled bullet moulds were available from Lyman until
a short time ago.

Other basic cast bullet shapes that we recognize today were
developed after the turn of this century. These are the very
popular wadcutter and semiwadcutter shapes for handguns,
and the long ogive spitzer shape for rifle bullets. The spitzer
shape has not been as highly successful in cast bullets as in
jacketed bullets for rifles, but it does perform well in medium
calibers when properly loaded.

A practical smokeless powder was invented in France in 1885
by a chemist named Vielle, and in 1886 his powder was adopted
for the French military 8mm Lebel cartridge. In 1892 the U.S.
Army adopted the smokeless .30 Army (.30-40 Krag) cartridge
and the Krag-Jorgensen bolt action magazine rifle. By 1895 the
move to smokeless powder was well underway in the com¬
mercial market as well. The famous .30-30 Winchester was
America’s first commercial smokeless cartridge. It appeared
with the Model 1894 rifle in 1895.

Smokeless powder broke the velocity barrier of black
powder. Muzzle velocities over 2000 fps in medium caliber rifles
became possible immediately with smokeless powder, and lead
bullets were just not adequate for those velocities. Bore leading
caused by the hot smokeless powder gases became very severe.
Jacketed bullets were invented to solve these problems. Credit
for the invention goes to Captain Rubin of the Swiss Army, in

connection with the 7.5 x 54mm Swiss Army cartridge which he
invented in 1889. Jacketed bullets were supposed to be the
deathknell of lead bullets at the turn of this century, but that
prediction turned out to be false. The lead bullet for both rifles
and handguns is still going strong 80 years later, and it seems
destined never to die.

Many, many cast bullets for rifles and handguns were
designed between the two World Wars and in a 15 year period
after World War II. Lyman entered the reloading equipment
business in 1925 by purchasing the Ideal Reloading Tool
Company. A selection of cast bullet designs came with that
purchase, and in succeeding years the Lyman staff designed
many more. Also, nearly every prominent gunwriterand many
shooters designed their own cast bullets. And it seems like
Lyman built the moulds for almost all of them! Lyman’s
Handbook of Cast Bullets of 1958 listed no fewer than 402
available bullet moulds. There were 71 moulds available in .30
caliber, and at least 35 moulds were listed especially for the .38
Special or .357 Magnum. Almost every possible variation and
combination of bullet shapes for each caliber were represented
among the moulds available at that time.

Since about 1960*there has been a general tendency to
consolidate around basic, popular cast bullets in each caliber,
and to eliminate a large number of rarely used bullet designs.
This trend is true not only at Lyman, but within the general
shooting fraternity as well. Also, the last 20 years have seen a
very dedicated cast bullet research activity by Colonel E.H.
Harrison, USA (Ret'd), and other staff members of the
National Rifle Association. This activity has produced an NR A
book entitled Cast Bullets by Col. Harrison. This book
documents his experience with bullet designs, alloys, casting
procedures, sizing, lubricants and ballistic performance.
Among other experiments. Col. Harrison has reexamined
paper-patched bullets. In the late 1800’s paper-patched bullets
were used to obtain high accuracy. While the paper-patch
gripped the rifling firmly and sealed the bore effectively, it also
acted as a lubricant and even cleared away black powder fouling
from the previous shot. In today’s smokeless cartridges, paper-
patched bullets also deliver high accuracy and permit a modest
increase in muzzle velocity as well. Two of Col. Harrison’s
paper-patched bullet designs for .30 caliber rifles are included in
Lyman’s present line of bullet moulds.

Recent research activities at Lyman have also led to improve¬
ments in bullet designs, lead alloys for casting, casting tech¬
niques, lubricants, and loads. In turn, these have produced
improvements in muzzle velocity, accuracy and downrange
ballistic performance. Today’s cast bullets in modern rifles are
capable of minute of angle accuracy, and muzzle velocities over
2500 fps can be achieved in medium calibers. Loading cast
bullets presents an exciting challenge to the handloading
shooter which just doesn’t exist with jacketed bullets. This
challenge to handloading skill perhaps is the chief reason why
cast bullets for rifles will never disappear.

Cast Bullet Performance

In current shooting literature, cast bullet performance is
almost always compared to jacketed bullet performance, and
the universal standard of comparison seems to be muzzle
velocity. It isn’t terribly surprising that cast bullets lose out in
this comparison. In a .30-06, for example, it just isn’t possible to
drive a 150 grain cast bullet at 3000 fps, like a 150 grain jacketed
bullet can be driven, and this fact just has to be accepted. But
there are other important standards, too. And, there are ways of
formulating comparisons based on quantitative measures rath¬
er than qualitative opinions. Although it cannot be claimed that
cast bullets outperform jacketed bullets, cast bullet perfor¬
mance by these quantitative measures is surprisingly good.

It is also tempting to introduce cost as a factor in these
performance comparisons. At today’s prices high quality
jacketed bullets in small calibers cost at least five cents each, and

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cost goes up appreciably in larger calibers. Lead bullets cast by
the handloader cost much less, even when he has to purchase the
raw materials. If we could compare performance on a per dollar
basis, there is little doubt that cast bullets would win. However,
we’ll avoid this temptation, and just look at a few pure
performance factors in the paragraphs below.

Accuracy. Cast bullet accuracy depends very critically on the
skill and patience of the person doing the casting, sizing, and
loading. The casting process must produce bullets as nearly
perfect as possible, without shape imperfections and without
inclusions of the slag or dross that accumulates on the top
surface of the molten lead. The bullet mould must cast bullets
no more than about .003 inch oversize, so that no major
reworking of the bullet shape takes place in the sizing die.
Bullets must be sized and lubricated with one of the excellent
modern lubricants. And the shooter may need to experiment
considerably to find the best accuracy load for each gun he
shoots with cast bullets.

If this seems like a long process, recall that it is no different
that what our forefathers did. They didn’t have all the
advantages of modern technology, but they managed to shoot
some pretty tight groups. Accuracy legends are legion from the
regional, national, and international matches of the mid to late
1800’s, and there are records of phenomenal scores by riflemen
from America and Europe. Morgan James of Utica, New York,
fired a nine-shot group of 0.38 inch at a range of 110 yards with
a .45 caliber benchrest muzzle-loader in 1859. He used a
composite bullet with a cast pewter point. Legend has it that
Mr. Morgan was afraid to fire the tenth shot. The English
specialized in long range shooting in those days. One of the best
scores ever made was fired by Mr. G.C. Gibbs of Wistow in
1886. He placed 48 out of 50 consecutive shots within a 3-foot
bullseye at 1000 yards with a .461 bore rifle. The other two shots
were within a one-foot ring surrounding the bullseye.

These are illustrations of what lead bullets could do a century
ago. Today, good cast bullets will shoot into a minute of angle
(1 inch at 100 yards) very consistently. A little more care,
selection, and load experimentation can improve cast bullet
accuracy even beyond that.

Rainbow Trajectories. Cast bullets are often criticized severe¬
ly because their trajectories have more drop than jacketed
bullets, and the “rainbow trajectory” is supposed to be a real
drawback to cast bullets. This criticism is true to some extent,
but it is not as bad as it is frequently made out to be. Trajectory
flatness depends upon two effects acting together. First, the
bullet must be fired at a high velocity, and then it must be able to
retain a high percentage of this velocity as it flies downrange. It
therefore needs a high ballistic coefficient. The flattest shooting
rifles in the world are the medium bore (7mm and .30 caliber)
magnums because they can be loaded to very high muzzle
velocities and jacketed bullets in these calibers have excellent
ballistic shapes. These loads are usually the standards to which
cast bullet trajectories are compared. However, there is a very
practical and useful way to measure trajectory flatness. We are
going to show below that cast bullets can shoot a good deal
flatter than most people suspect if this method is used to get the
most out of them.

Trajectory flatness really has little significance for target
shooting. Target ranges are known exactly, and target guns can
be sighted in well before competition begins. On the other hand,
trajectory flatness is very important to the hunter. His game
may step out at any range, and in the field ranges are often hard
to estimate. Point blank range is a concept used for many years
by hunters. The point blank range of any gun is the distance out
to which a hunter can hold right on his game and be able to hit
within a vital zone of the animal. As long as the animal is within
the point blank range, the hunter doesn’t have to hold high or
low to correct for bullet trajectory. It turns out that the point
blank range of any load can be maximized for a given size of
game anima by simply choosing the right zero range for the
gun. When this is done, the hunter gets best performance from

his gun, and the point blank range is a very practical quanti¬
tative measure of how flat the gun can really shoot.

Point blank range depends on the size of the game animal,
because the size of the vital zone varies from one animal to
another. On a deer-sized animal (see Figure 1) the vital zone
would be centered about the middle of the front shoulder, when
the animal is viewed broadside. The top of the zone would be at
the top of the shoulder, where a hit would break the shoulder or
backbone of the animal. A hit at the bottom of the vital zone
would break the front leg or be in the critical lung cavity area.
The vital zone vertical dimension is then about 10 inches for
medium game animals. On a varmint-sized animal the vital
zone might be only 3 or 4 inches in height, and on a big game
animal it might extend 15 inches.

(b) Maximizing the Point Blank Range

Figure 1. The Point Blank Range Concept

Figure 1 shows how to get maximum point blank range. If the
hunter aims at the center of the vital zone, his bullet must not
rise higher than the top edge anywhere in its trajectory. If the
bullet does rise above the line marking the top of the vital zone,
the hunter will shoot high if the game steps out at short range.
When the bullet crosses the line marking the bottom edge of the
vital zone, the crossing point is the point blank range for the
load, as shown in Figure 1 . The point blank range is maximized
when the bullet rises just far enough to touch the line marking
the top edge of the vital zone, and no higher or lower.

In a practical sense, a hunter maximizes point blank range for
his gun and intended game by choosing a zero range that makes
his bullet trajectory rise above his line of sight by an amount
equal to half the vital zone vertical dimension. This can be done
by using trajectory midrange height data from ballistics tables
for his load. An example of how this is accomplished is given
near the end of this article, but the procedure is as follows. First,
the hunter figures out the vital zone vertical dimension he needs
to use. Then in the ballistics table for his bullet and muzzle
velocity, he finds a midrange height figure which equals half the
vital zone dimension plus a correction for the height of his sights
above the bore centerline. For iron sights this correction is 0.4
inch, and for a telescope sight the correction is 0.8 inch. For
example, if the hunter is going after deer or other medium game,
the midrange value he needs to find in the table is 5.4 inches for
iron sights, or 5.8 inches for a telescope sight.

Once the right midrange height has been found in the table,
the range value where the correct midrange occurs is the correct
zero range for the load. This is the zero range that the hunter
should use to sight in his rifle for the hunt. The maximum point
blank range is about 40 yards farther than this zero range. Since
ballistics tables list data only at certain range values, an
estimation often must be made between points in the tables. The
example given later explains this estimation procedure.

Figure 2 illustrates how large the maximum point blank
range turns out to be for medium game at muzzle velocities
appropriate for cast bullets. The three curves in the figure are
for there values of ballistic coefficient which just about span the
range found for cast bullets, from round balls to large caliber
pointed bullets. The curves show that muzzle velocity has a
large effect on maximum point blank range, since all three
curves increase steeply as muzzle velocity grows. This means
that, for any bullet, the higher the muzzle velocity, the longer
the point blank range. Also, the curves show that for any given

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muzzle velocity, the higher the bullet ballistic coefficient, the
longer the point blank range.

Now bear in mind that the .300 Winchester Magnum
shooting the Sierra 165 grain spitzer boat tail jacketed bullet at
3200 fps muzzle velocity has a maximum point blank range of
380 yards for medium game. This same bullet in a .30-06 at 2700
fps muzzle velocity provides 330 yards maximum point blank
range. The Magnum then has a 50 yard edge on the '06. The
venerable .30-30 with a 150 grain jacketed flat-nose bullet at
2300 fps muzzle velocity has 230 yards maximum point blank
range. These figures are from the Sierra Bullets Reloading
Manual, Second Edition, and they pretty well exemplify the
point blank ranges obtainable with jacketed bullets.

1200 1400 1600 1600 2000 2200 2400 2600

Ntuzzl* Velocity (fps)

Figure 2. Maximum Point Blank Range for Cast Bullets on Medium
Game (10 inch Vital Zone)

In comparison, Lyman’s 301618 paper-patched 160 grain cast
bullet loaded to 2400 fps at the muzzle (ballistic coefficient .310)
will provide a maximum point blank range of 270 yards for
medium game, as determined from Figure 2. Lyman’s 151 grain
round-nose 311466 bullet loaded to 1800 fps in a .30-30 (ballistic
coefficient .250) will provide 210 yards. And the 420 grain
457193 bullet loaded to 1500 fps (ballistic coefficient .335) in a
.45-70 will provide about 185 yards maximum point blank
range on medium game.

These figures show pretty clearly that, while cast bullets can’t
quite match the point blank range performance of jacketed
bullets in high power rifles, cast bullet performance is still pretty
respectable. Nothing matches the flat shooting capability of the
magnum cartridges with jacketed bullets loaded to maximum
velocities. Nevertheless, cast bullet point blank ranges for
medium game can approach 300 yards, while jacketed bullets in
standard (not magnum) cartridges can approach 350 yards. So
jacketed bullets have an edge, but it’s not overwhelming.

Penetration and Expansion. Much controversy exists within
the shooting community concerning just exactly what gives a
game bullet killing power. Everyone agrees that a bullet must
have the right combination of penetration and expansion
within a game animal, but the controversy revolves around
whether the bullet’s momentum or energy is more important
when it enters the animal.

Regarding penetration and expansion, it has been said that
the ideal bullet for a medium to large game animal would
penetrate the skin and any light bones like ribs; expand as it
travels through the soft internal organs to a diameter about
twice its caliber, and stop just under the outer skin on the offside
of the animal. This would make sure that all the energy and
momentum are spent within the animal, and minimize the meat
damage. For small game or varmint animals the objectives are a
little different. If neither the pelt nor the meat is valuable, a very
rapidly expanding bullet which fragments within the small
animal will cause instantaneous death. If damage to either meat
or pelt is to be minimized, a solid bullet with little expansion is
probably the best choice.

Expansion and penetration in jacketed game bullets are
controlled by a combination of jacket thickness, jacket internal
construction and muzzle velocity. There are thin jackets for
varmint bullets, thick jackets for heavy game bullets, tapered
jackets to control expansion rate, partitioned bullets to arrest
expansion, etc. In a sense this is an advantage for jacketed
bullets, because an optimum ballistic shape can be adopted for
each bullet weight in each caliber, and then specific bullet
designs can be “tailor-made” by selecting the right jacket
designs. However, jacketed bullets have well known expansion
problems, all of which happen because the handloader doesn’t
load properly for the bullet he selects. A frequent example is the
magnum rifle shooter who buys a medium heavy bullet in his
caliber (like a 160 grain spitzer for the 7mm Remington
Magnum), loads it to maximum velocity so it will “shoot flat to
400 yards,” and then manages to shoot a deer 50 or 75 yards
away. Very often the bullet shatters when it enters the animal
because of its super velocity; the hydrostatic shock causes
instantaneous death, but about half the meat is ruined. Jacketed
bullets also fail to expand at low velocities sometimes. This
occurs in both rifles and handguns. An example often cited in
the shooting literature is the jacketed hollow-point pistol bullet.
Despite the hollow-point, these bullets do not expand reliably
at velocities below about 1000 fps.

Lead bullet penetration and expansion are somewhat dif¬
ferent. It was found a century ago that lead bullet penetration is
related very closely to bullet momentum. Today it is difficult to
find quantitative penetration data for any kind of commercial
bullets, but a considerable number of penetration measure¬
ments using pine boards were made around the turn of the
century. Figure 3 is a plot of lead bullet penetration data listed
in the Ideal Handbook Number 17 of 1906. These data are for
31 cartridges ranging from the .22 Winchester Rim Fire with a
45 grain bullet at 1383 fps to the .50-110 Winchester with a 450
grain bullet at 1383 fps. All the cartridges had either round-nose
or flat-nose bullets, and nothing is known about hardness of the
bullets tested. Although there is much scatter in the data points
in Figure 3, the curve, which is a least-squares fit to the points,
shows the clear trend. Penetration increases rapidly with bullet
momentum. It also turns out that heavy slow bullets have more
momentum than light fast ones, as a general rule. Therefore, in
any given caliber a heavy lead bullet will have more penetration
that a light bullet, and larger calibers have more penetration
than smaller calibers.

It also was found many years ago that lead bullets expand
very well at moderate velocities, and it was found that the
hollow-point is a simple remedy to underexpansion. In past
years a great many cast bullet moulds were available with and
without hollow-points, so that a shooter could pick a bullet
design he liked and use either hollow-points or solids depending
on the game he expected to shoot. Nowadays, cast bullets are
fired at velocities well above those in black powder days. At
modern day velocities expansion is usually adequate* with solid
lead bullets. Hollow-points sometimes overexpand, fragment¬
ing within the game animal. For this reason, hollow-point
bullets are becoming less popular in larger rifle calibers.

Jacketed bullets can be made to have several times the
penetration that lead bullets have, but this is no advantage in
most hunting situations. Cast bullets in appropriate calibers
have fully adequate penetration and expansion for light and
medium game, and lead bullets in large calibers have worked
pretty well on heavy North American game animals as well.

Momentum and Energy. Physically, momentum is the mass
of a bullet multiplied by its velocity. The mass of a bullet is its
weight in pounds divided by the acceleration due to gravity,
since bullet weights are given in grains, we first have to convert
grains to pounds. The mass calculation is expressed by the
following formula:

W W

M = - = -

7000x32.174 225218

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0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5

Bullet Momentum (Lb-Sec)

Figure 3. Lead Bullet Penetration versus Momentum

where M is the bullet mass and W is bullet weight in grains. The
factor 7000 converts grains to pounds, and 32.174 ft/ sec/ sec is
the acceleration due to gravity. After mass has been calculated,
momentum is found by multiplying mass times velocity:

Momentum = M x V (lb-sec)

where V is bullet velocity in fps. The units of momentum are
pound-seconds (lb-sec).

Bullet kinetic energy is bullet momentum multiplied by half
the velocity:

.38 Special + P, 150 grains, 1090 fps 0.765 lb-sec

.44 Magnum, 240 grains, 1470 fps 1.566

.45 Auto, 230 grains, 850 fps 0.868

.243 Winchester, 100 grains, 3070 fps 1.363

.308 Winchester, 150 grains, 2860 fps 1.905

.30-06, 150 grains, 2970 fps 1.978

.45-70 Gov’t, 405 grains, 1320 fps 2.374

.300 Winchester Magnum, 180 grains, 3070 fps 2.454

These figures make it clear that bullet momentum just doesn’t
bowl over people or game animals.

In a physical sense, energy is the bullet's ability to do work,
that is, to impart kinetic energy or heat energy to the target it
strikes. While bullet momenta are relatively small numbers,
ranging from about 0.2 to 5.0 lb-sec, bullet energies are large
numbers, ranging from around 100 to about 5000 ft-lbs.

No one knows for sure whether energy or momentum, or
some combination of both, gives a game bullet killing power.
More quantitative research on this subject has been done in
Europe than in this country, but gathering factual experimental
data is extremely difficult at best. Since a bullet cannot have
energy without momentum, or vice versa, it's clear that the
answer has to be an appropriate combination of the two. For
instance, bullets with lots of energy and little momentum (poor
penetration) are poor performers on medium and heavier game.
Bullets with tremendous momentum overpenetrate many kinds
of game, spending significant fractions of their energies on the
surrounding countryside, and this is the other extreme of poor
performance.

When we compare momentum and energy performance of
cast bullets and jacketed bullets, a couple of general observa¬
tions are evident immediately. First of all cast bullets can hold
their own in momentum performance, at least to the limit where
overpenetration becomes a problem. This is because a heavy
slow bullet can have more momentum than a lighter faster one.
But, since jacketed bullets have higher muzzle velocities, they
tend to have higher energies than cast bullets.

Figures 4 and 5 verify these observations. Four cast bullets
which are among the best performers in .270, .30 and .45
calibers have been chosen. Achievable loads with these cast

V

Energy = momentum x—

2

= WxVxV
450436

(ft-lbs)

where again W is bullet weight in grains and V is bullet velocity
in fps at any point in flight where energy is to be calculated.
There is also a small amount of kinetic energy associated with a
bullet’s spinning motion. However, this is negligible compared
to the kinetic energy associated with its linear velocity, and it is
almost never considered. The units of kinetic energy are foot¬
pounds (ft-lbs).

Momentum is sometimes described as the ability of a bullet to
“push” what it strikes. This notion is not physically precise, but
it is reasonably sound, because when a bullet strikes an animal it
imparts a momentum to the animal. The problem with the
notion is that television and motion pictures have led us to
believe that raw bullet momentum can knock a man several feet
through the air. This just isn’t correct.

In order to get a feeling for momentum effects, consider that a
baseball thrown by a professional pitcher can cross the plate at
speeds near 100 mph (146.7 fps). A professional baseball must
weigh between 5.0 and 5.25 ounces. The momentum of a 100
mph fastball calculates out at 1.42 lb-sec. When a batter has the
misfortune to be struck by a pitched ball, he isn’t knocked
several feet through the air. Now, compare this baseball
momentum with the muzzle momenta of some popular hand¬
gun and rifle factory loads:

bullets in cartridges like the .270 Winchester, .308 Winchester,
and modern .45-70 are compared with published performance
data for four factory cartridges which fairly well span the range
of momentum and energy performance in standard (not
magnum) loads for medium game. The two figures show
performance versus range to the target, since a bullet’s ability to
retain energy and momentum downrange is very important for
hunting. Figure 4 shows that the heavier larger caliber cast
bullet momenta equal or surpass the factory loads. It also shows
clearly that a heavy slow bullet has higher momentum than a
light fast bullet. Figure 5 shows, though, that the energy
performance of the best two cast bullets falls well below the
performance of the best two factory cartridges. This figure also
shows that light fast bullets tend to have more energy than

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heavy slow ones..

If we ask whether cast bullet performance is adequate for
North American game animals, the answer is an unequivocal
“yes" for all but perhaps the most dangerous. Certainly, lead
bullets have killed every species of game on the earth. However,
for the largest and most dangerous game modern day cartridges
can be loaded to higher performance levels with jacketed bullets
than with cast bullets. For medium game, though, a steadily
growing number of hunters use cast bullets today because
performance is adequate and cost is low. And within the target
shooting community, cast bullets will always have an appeal
because they provide the highest personal challenge to the
shooter who handcrafts his own ammunition.

Figure 5. Energy Comparisons, Cast Bullet Loads versus Factory
Loads

Ballistic Coefficients

In this handbook Lyman continues the tradition of providing
shooters with measured ballistic coefficients for cast bullets,
and then using these ballistic coefficients to compute the most
accurate and comprehensive ballistics tables available. This
tradition began with Lyman’s Black Powder Handbook and
continued through the Pistol & Revolver Handbook and the
Lyman Centennial Journal to the present volume. In total,
Lyman has assembled within these four handbooks the largest
amount of ballistic coefficient data ever published for cast
bullets, and all have been determined by actual firing tests.

As explained in the earlier handbooks, ballistic coefficient is
a factor that relates the deceleration caused by drag on an actual
bullet to a standard drag model established years ago for
trajectory computations. Because the shape of each actual
bullet differs from the “standard bullet" for which the standard
drag model applies, no single value of ballistic coefficient can
match actual drag deceleration to the model over the entire
range of bullet velocity. Tests have shown, though, that a
specific value of ballistic coefficient can match the drag effects
over a restricted velocity range for any bullet. In this age of
computers, it is easy to change the value of a bullet’s ballistic
coefficient as velocity changes in the trajectory computation,
and very accurate ballistics can be calculated by this method for
all bullets. Three values of ballistic coefficient are used for each
bullet, one for high velocities, one for intermediate, and one for
low velocities.

Lyman conducted a firing test program to determine the
three ballistic coefficient values for each bullet. Previous
experience has shown that firing tests are absolutely necessary
to determine ballistic coefficients for cast bullets, because
methods for calculating these coefficients from bullet shapes
produce results with errors quite large for cast bullets. The
ballistic coefficient for any test bullet can be determined if
muzzle velocity and time of flight over a known range are
measured simultaneously. Lyman set up a firing test range with
three photoelectric screens and two electronic counters. Two
screens, separated by 10 feet, were arranged to measure
counters. Two screens, separated by 10 feet, were arranged to

measure muzzle vdocity at a distance of 15 feet from the muzzle
of each test gun. One counter measured the time of flight of each
bullet between the two muzzle screens, and the 10 ft distance
divided by the measured time is the muzzle velocity of the test
shot. The third screen was placed 50 yards downrange from the
first screen; the second counter measured time of flight of each
test bullet over that range.

Three muzzle velocity values were chosen for each cast bullet
type to be tested; one high value, one intermediate and one low.
Five test shots were fired with each bullet at each muzzle
velocity (total of 15 shots for each bullet type). A digital
computer was then used to calculate the ballistic coefficient for
each test shot. This calculation involves computing a 50 yard
trajectory for each test bullet fired, using the measured muzzle
velocity and determining a ballistic coefficient which makes the
computed time of flight match the measured time of flight. This
calculation produces the ballistic coefficient value which the
test bullet must have had. A few “bad flyers" were found, and
these were edited out before the final ballistic coefficient
assessment was made. These bad points were probably due to
either bullet shape imperfections or an inappropriate rifling
twist for some bullets at certain test velocities used. This editing
was not arbitrary. Points were edited out only if reasonable
explanations existed for the unreasonable performance.

There are two theories about determining ballistic coefficient
values from such a collection of test data. One theory says that if
all test bullets were perfect, all results for one bullet type at one
velocity level would be identical. Then, since imperfections
reduce ballistic coefficient, the correct choice is the highest test
value found.

Lyman feels, though, that a shooter really wants to know the
reasonable performance he can expect from good bullets, and
not performance based on bullet perfection. Lyman personnel
used the kind of reasonable care in casting the test bullets that a
shooter can be expected to use. Consequently, the good test
values of ballistic coefficient at each velocity level were
averaged( in a least-squares sense since there were small shot-to-
shot variations in muzzle velocity at each level).

After this analysis was completed, the trend in the average
ballistic coefficient value as a function of velocity was examined
for each bullet type. Appropriate velocity boundaries between
high, intermediate, and low velocity ranges for ballistic coef¬
ficient values were established for each type of bullet. A ballistic
coefficient value for each velocity range was then determined by
interpolating or extrapolating the test data.

Table 1 shows the results of this analysis for the 45 cast bullets
in this handbook. The table shows the velocity range bound¬
aries and the ballistic coefficient value in each range for each
bullet type. The values in this table have been used in Lyman’s
digital computer program which calculated the ballistics tables
in this handbook.

Using the Ballistics Tables

A brief explanation of the terms used in the Ballistics Tables
to follow is given below. Many shooters are already familiar
with these terms. For those who are not, the explanations may
be helpful in improving their skills. At the end of this section
two procedures are explained which all shooters may find
useful. The first is how to use the tables to figure where your gun
will shoot if you choose a different zero range than the one in the
tables. The second is the method to be used to maximize point
blank range for your load.

Trajectory. The trajectory of a projectile is the actual path
which that projectile follows after leaving the muzzle of a
firearm. Figure 1 below illustrates a projectile trajectory. As
soon as the projectile leaves the muzzle of the gun, gravity
causes it to begin to fall away from its line of departure. This
causes the drop discussed later. The line of departure is an
imaginary line extending along the bore in the direction that the
bullet travels. Muzzle velocity, air drag, and gravity are the

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major contributors to shaping the trajectory. If a crosswind
blows, the projectile trajectory will also be cured in the direction
of the wind, that is, it will curve into the paper or out from it in

Figure 1.

Figure 1. Parts of a Trajectory

In order to give some specific examples of the meaning of
terms in the Ballistics Tables, let us suppose that we are
shooting the Lyman paper-patched 301618 bullet loaded to a
muzzle velocity of 2400 fps. The numerical data from the
ballistics table for this bullet at this muzzle velocity will be used
to illustrate the following discussion.

Velocity. Velocity is the speed of the projectile as it moves
along its trajectory. Velocity is measured in feet per second
(fps). The projectile moves slower and slower as it flies farther
and farther from the muzzle, because air drag slows it down.
The velocity of the projectile is listed in the ballistics table at
each value of range from the muzzle. For example, our .30
caliber bullet fired at 2400 fps muzzle velocity has a remaining
velocity of 2265 fps at 50 yards from the muzzle, 2135 fps at 100
yards, 2009 fps at 150 yards, and so forth, as shown in the
ballistics table.

Energy. A moving bullet has kinetic energy, that is, energy of
motion. Ordinarily, the term “kinetic” is dropped, and we speak
simply about bullet energy. Energy is measured in foot-pounds
(ft-lb), and it is one of the factors indicating the killing power of
a bullet. The method for calculating bullet energy is explained
in the preceeding section of this article.

Turning to the ballistics table for our example 301618 bullet
at 2400 fps muzzle velocity, we see that the muzzle energy is
2046 ft-lb. At 50 yards it drops to 1823 ft-lb, and at 100 yards
to 1619 ft-lb. At longer ranges energy continues to drop off,
and this happens because bullet velocity grows progres¬
sively smaller.

Drop. When a projectile leaves the muzzle it begins to drop,
just as it would if we were to hold it up and then let it go. It drops
with just about the same speed when it is fired as it would if we
dropped it. (There are some aerodynamic forces acting on the
projectile when it is fired which keep it from falling quite as fast,
and these have been taken into account in calculating the
Ballistics Tables.)

If we sit on the side of a hill and fire our rifle such that the line
of departure (bore centerline) is level, then Figure 2 shows how
far below the line of departure our example bullet will be at each
specific range. The line of departure is an imaginary line
extending through the bore of the gun and is the line on which
the bullet leaves the muzzle. Drop is usually measured in inches.

Table 1. Ballistic Coefficient Values for Lyman Cast Bullets

Velocity Range Boundaries

Ballistic Coefficient Values |

High to

Inter-

Inter-

Inter-

mediate

High

mediate

Low

Weight

mediate

to Low

Veloc-

Veloc-

Veloc-

Bullet

(Grains)

(fps)

i>p<)

(ties

ities

ities

225107

37

2400

1800

.091

.099

108

225438

41

2400

1800

.094

.107

122

225415

45

2400

1800

.116

.140

.168

225462

54

2400

1800

.107

.131

.152

245496

83

1600

1200

.202

.215

.230

245497

90

1600

1200

.230

.240

.260

245498

95

1600

1200

.210

.225

.245

257420

68

2200

1800

.129

.152

.180

257464

90

1800

1400

.204

.217

.234

257312

88

1800

1400

.208

.236

.273

257418

105

1800

1400

.221

.253

296

257325

112

1800

1400

.235

.263

.263

280468

122

2200

1600

.193

.224

.254

280473

124

1800

1400

.275

.290

.310

280412

136

1800

1400

.245

.255

.270

287448

119

2000

1600

.165

.205

.245

287346

135

1800

1400

.235

.265

.305

287405

150

1600

1200

.245

.265

285

287308

162

1600

1200

.325

.345

.365

311359

113

2000

1600

.181

.182

182

311441

115

2200

1600

.143

.152

.163

311576

120

1800

1400

.172

.196

.220

311465

122

2200

1600

.163

.171

.195

311410

130

1600

1200

239

.250

.265

311440

151

2200

1600

.134

.151

.171

311466

151

2000

1600

.250

.250

.260

301618

160

2400

1800

.300

.310

305

311291

169

2200

1600

.202

.231

.250

31141

170

2200

1600

.220

.250

280

311467

178

2200

1600

.320

.305

300

311407

173

1800

1400

.270

.300

.325

311334

187

1800

1400

340

.312

.275

301620

200

2200

1800

379

370

362

311299

200

1800

1400

.377

358

390

311290

208

1800

1400

305

300

.275

311284

210

1800

1400

332

.331

335

323470

160

2200

1600

187

.205

225

323471

214

1800

1400

.475

.450

425

323378

242

1600

1200

410

.420

430

375248

248

1600

1200

290

.310

325

375449

264

1600

1200

.315

.348

375

375167

264

1600

1200

.315

.290

270

457191

293

1800

1400

201

.222

240

457193

420

1600

1200

.307

.335

.365

515141

422

1600

1200

250

.250

225

although at long ranges from the muzzle it can grow to several
feet. The minus signs on the drop values in the table signify that
the trajectory passes below the line of departure.

When we zero in a rifle or handgun, we adjust the sights to tilt
the barrel up (elevate the line of departure). When we have just
the right amount of tilt, the trajectory is rotated upward to the
point where the projectile just crosses the level baseline at the
desired zero range. Then, the line of departure is above the
baseline by just the amount of drop at the zero range.

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Figure 3 shows this situation for our example bullet. When
the barrel of our rifle is tilted upward so that the line of
departure passes 3.15 inches above the baseline at 100 yards,
then the 301618 bullet at 2400 fps muzzle velocity will be zeroed
in at 100 yards.

Midrange. When a rifle or handgun is zeroed in at some
particular range (as in Figure 3), the bullet passes above the
baseline at ranges shorter than the zero range. It turns out that
the projectile reaches its maximum height above the baseline at
a range which is very near the midpoint between the muzzle and
the zero range. We call the height of the trajectory at that
midpoint the midrange height, or more frequently, the mid¬
range. The midrange is very nearly the maximum height the
projectile reaches in its flight between the muzzle and the
zero range.

Figure 4 illustrates two midrange values for bullet 301618 at
2400 fps muzzle velocity. If the rifle is zeroed in at 100 yards, the
midrange is 0.84 inches, and of course this midrange height
occurs at a distance of 50 yards from the muzzle. If the rifle is
zeroed in at 200 yards, the midrange height is 3.82 inches(at 100
yards).

Note that in the Ballistics Tables a midrange value is quoted
at each range entry. In each case, this is the midrange height of
the trajectory if the gun is zeroed in at the range value at the top
of the column. The midrange height always occurs at a distance
halfway between the muzzle and that zero range. Midrange
height is important fora couple of reasons. It tells a shooter how
high his bullet will rise above the line between his muzzle and
target, and it is the trajectory parameter used to get the
maximum point blank range performance from his rifle, as we'll
explain later.

Bullet Path. The sights on a rifle or handgun are mounted
above the bore. The distance between the centerline of the bore
and a line through the sights (line of sight) is called the sight
height. The sight height on a rifle with iron sights is about 0.75
inch. For a rifle with a telescope sight, the sight height is about
1.5 inches.

Figure 5 shows the relationship of the line of sight to the
baseline and the trajectory. The numerical values given in
Figure 5 are for our example 301618 bullet at 2400 fps muzzle
velocity. When the gun is zeroed in, the line of sight intersects

the baseline and the trajectory at the zero range. A shooter's real
interest is where his bullet is relative to his line of sight, rather
than the baseline. This is called the bullet path height, usually
shortened to bullet path. As shown in Figure 5, the 301618
bullet leaves our rifle 0.75 inch below the line of sight. So we say
that the bullet path is -0.75 inch at the muzzle. Since we have our
rifle zeroed in at 100 yards, the bullet is above the line of sight by
0.47 inch at 50 yards, right on at 100 yards, 2.37 inches low at
150 yards, and so forth.

Time of Flight. When a projectile leaves the muzzle, it
requires a certain amount of time to reach a target. This is called
the time of flight, and it depends on both range to the target and
muzzle velocity. The farther away the target is, the more the
time required to reach it. The higher the muzzle velocity, the
shorter the time of flight. The Ballistics Tables list the time of
flight to reach each range for each muzzle velocity case. Our
example bullet which leaves the muzzle at 2400 fps requires .064
second to reach 50 yards, .133 second to reach 100 yards, .205
second to reach 150 yards, and so forth.

Wind Deflection. Projectiles are very susceptible to cross-
winds. For that reason the deflections caused by crosswinds of
5, 10, 20, and 30 mph have been calculated for each bullet, and
these crosswind deflections are listed in the Ballistics Tables for
each muzzle velocity level.

A crosswind tends to drag the projectile along with it, so the
deflections can be to the right or left, depending on the direction
of the crosswind. For our example bullet, a 5 mph crosswind
will carry the bullet sideways 0.66 inch at 100 yards, and 2.82
inches at 200 yards. If the crosswind is 30 mph, these deflections
grow to 3.98 inches at 100 yards, and 16.91 inches at 200 yards.

It is evident from the sizes of the wind deflections that strong
crosswinds can cause very large misses, if windage corrections
are not made. These data may help shooters select loads and
improve their "guesstimation" abilities for windy day shooting.

Changing the Zero Range. The bullet trajectory data in the
Ballistics Tables of this handbook are computed for a zero
range of 100 yards. The bullet path entries in the tables then
show you how high or low your bullet will shoot at other ranges
out to 600 yards. The 100 yard zero range was used in this
handbook because it is a reasonable choice for many shooting
purposes. Quite often, though, a shooter would like to use a
different zero range, and two questions then arise. The first
usually goes something like this:

“I want to set my zero range at 240 yards, but I need to use a
200 yard target to do it. How high should I shoot at 200 yards
to have my gun zeroed at 240 yards?"

The second question is then:

"After I zero in at 240 yards, where does my gun shoot at
other ranges?"

The answers to these questions are given by bullet path data
calculated for the new zero range. However, it was not possible
in this handbook to include bullet path data in the Ballistics
Tables for all possible choices of zero range, because the tables
would have been huge! There is a relatively easy method that
any shooter can use to calculate bullet path for any cartridge
and any 'oad, for any choice of zero range, and for any sight
height as well, which is important if he uses a telescope sight

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instead of iron sights. This method is explained below.

There is a simple and accurate formula for calculation of
bullet path height, and it works for both rifles and handguns. To
usetheformula,you must knowdropasa function of rangefor
your bullet and load, and this can be obtained from ballistics
tables. Interpolation is necessary if you choose a zero range
which is not one of the entries in the table, and the example
calculation below will show how todo this. You mustalso know
your sight height. For iron sights 0.75 inch is a good estimate of
sight height for most rifles, and 1.50 inches is a reasonable
number for rifles with telescope sights.

The calculations can be done by hand, but they are especially
easy if you have an electronic calculator. The formula for bullet
path height is the following:

y b (R) = y(R)-h s + (h s -y z )

z

where y^(R) is bullet path height in inches at the range R
(positive values for bullet above the line of
sight, and negative values for bullet below the
line of sight);

R is the range from the muzzle in yards at which
bullet path height is to be calculated;
y(R) is the bullet drop (always negative) at the
range R, measured in inches , and taken from
the Ballistics Tables);

h s is the sight height above the bore centerline in
inches (always positive);

R z is the zero range in yards\

y z is the drop in inches at the zero range R z
(always negative).

This formula is good for ranges greater than the zero range R z
as well as for ranges shorter than R z . The accuracy of the
formula is very good for practical shooting purposes. The
calculated bullet path will be correct within a small fraction of
an inch for rifle bullets to ranges exceeding 1000 yards.

The sketch below will help define the meanings of the terms in
the equation above. It is necessary to manipulate negative
numbers in the calculations, which might be a little unfamiliar if
you’re not a whiz at math. The following example calculation
shows how these negative and positive numbers combine
together. If you follow the method in the example, you can do
these calculations even if you aren’t a whiz at math!

The example we are going to use anticipates a result from the
next section of this article, where we describe a procedure for
maximizing the point blank range of any cartridge. We suppose
there that you will be hunting eastern white tail deer with a rifle
chambered for the .308 Winchester cartridge. You intend to use
the Lyman paper-patched 301618 bullet weighing 160 grains
and loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2400 fps. Also, you use a
telescope sight on your rifle. The point blank range procedure

tells you that you need to zero your rifle in at 240 yards.
However, you only have a 200 yard range available for sighting
in, and you need to know where the bullets should strike on the
target at 200 yards in order to be zeroed in at 240 yards. You
also want to know where your bullet will be at 100 and
300 yards.

Example Calculation

Cartridge: .308 Winchester with Lyman 301618

paper-patched 160 grain bullet
Muzzle velocity: 2400 fps
Zero range: 240 yards

Sight height: 1.50 inches (telescope sight)

Calculations: (I) Bullet path height at 200 yards to

use for sighting in.

(2) Bullet path heights at 100 and 300
yards with rifle sighted in for 240 yards.
Ballistics table for reference: Lyman Cast Bullet Handbook

The first step is to determine the drop y z at the zero range
R z = 240 yards. Turning to the ballistics table for the 301618
bullet at 2400 fps, we notice that trajectory data are listed in 50
yard range steps. So, we have drop figures for 200 and 250
yards, but no figure is listed for 240 yards. This means that we
have to interpolate from the data in the table. The easiest way to
do this is to use a piece of rectangular graph paper, which can be
purchased usually in any store selling school supplies. Let the
vertical scale of the graph be for drop and the horizontal scale
for range. Plot four points on the graph, the drop at 150 yards
(-7.48 inches), at 200 yards (-13.95 inches), at 250 yards (-22.86

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295

inches), and at 300 yards (-34.53 inches). Always pick four
points, like this example, two lying to the left of the desired zero
range and two to the right. Draw a smooth curve on the graph
paper connecting the four points that you have just located.
Then, where the curve crosses the line representing 240 yards
you can read the drop from the curve. (Refer to the graph we've
drawn as an example.)

If you do this carefully for the example above, you should
find that the drop at 240 yards is just about -20.90 inches. This
graphical method is accurate enough to give an answer that is
correct within 0.1 inch. For our example, then, we have:

R z = 240 yards
y z = -20.90 inches
h $ = 1.50 inches

These numbers stay the same for all calculations below.
(1) At R = 200 yards, y(R) = -13.95 inches from the
ballistics table. Using the formula:

200

y b (200) = -13.95 - 1.50+ —— (1.50 - (-20.90))
200

= -15.45 + - (+22.40)

240

= -15.45 + 1 x .67

= +3.22 inches

Setting your telescope sight to make the bullets
print 3.2 inches high at 200 yards, then, will
zero the rifle in for 240 yards.

(2) At R = 100 yards, y(100) = -3.15 inches from the
ballistics table. Using the formula:

100

y b (100) = -3.15 - 1.50+ (1.50-(-20.90))

100

= -4.65 + - (+22.40)

240

section we’ll describe a step-by-step procedure for doing this,
and then illustrate it with an example.

The procedure for maximizing the point blank range has five
steps. Following these steps will determine the right zero range
to use for the size of animal you wish to hunt, and also
determine how large the maximum point blank range is. These
five steps are as follows.

1. Estimate the vital zone vertical dimension for the game
you intend to hunt. The following guidelines may help:

Varmints and small game (squirrels, 3 to 5 inches
cotton tails, jackrabbits, wood¬
chucks etc.)

Light game (small deer, javelina, etc.) 6 to 8 inches

Medium game (white tail deer, mule 10 inches
deer, black bear, etc.)

Large game (elk, moose, etc.) 15 inches

2. Take half the vital zone dimension and then add a
correction for the height of the sights on your rifle. If you
use iron sights, this correction is0.4 inch, and if you have a
telescope sight, the correction is 0.8 inch. The number you
get after the correction is added to half the vital zone
dimension is the midrange height your bullet should have
to maximize the point blank range.

3. Turn to the ballistics table for your bullet and muzzle
velocity. Look across the Mid-Range values in the table to
find the amount you calculated in the preceding step.
Usually, you won't find the exact value you want in the
table, and you will have to interpolate between a couple of
points in the table. The example below will show how to
do this. Once you have found the right midrange height,
the range value for which this midrange height occurs is
the zero range that you want to use.

4 Zero in your rifle at the range found in the previous step.
Usually the zero range that you want to use will not be one
listed in the Ballistics Tables, and you will need to use a
procedure like the one described in the preceding section.

5. When your rifle is zeroed in, add 40 yards to the zero range
you determined in Step 3. This result is the maximum
point blank range for your cartridge load.

An an example of you to use this procedure, suppose that you
intend to hunt eastern white tail deer with a telescope-sighted
.308 Winchester. You decide to use the Lyman 301618 paper-
patched 160 grain bullet loaded to a muzzle velocity of 2400 fps,
and you want to maximize your point blank range for this load.

= -4.65 + 9.33

= +4.6x inches (above the line of sight)

At R = 300 yards, y(300) = -34.53 inches. From the
formula:

y b (300) = -34.53- 1.50+ (1.50 - (-20.90))

= -36.03+ (+22.40)

240

= -36.03 +28.00

= -8.03 inches (below the line of sight)

Maximizing Point Blank Range. The point blank range
concept was explained in an earlier section of this article called
“Cast Bullet Performance." As explained there, point blank
range can be maximized for any load any size of game animal by
choosing a zero range which makes the bullet trajectory rise
above the line of sight by an amount just equal to half the
vertical dimension of the vital zone for that animal. In this

Example Calculation

Cartridge: .308 Winchester with Lyman 301618

paper-patched 160 grain bullet

Muzzle velocity: 2400 fps

Sight height: 1.50 inches (telescope sight)

1. The adult eastern white tail is a medium size game animal,
and the vital zone of the animal is about 10 inches
in height.

2. Half the vital zone height is 5 inches. The sight height
correction for your telescope' sight is 0.8 inch. Adding
these two figures gives 5.8 inches, which is the midrange
height you need to find in the ballistics table for your
bullet and muzzle velocity.

3. Turningtothe ballistics table for the 301618 bulletat2400
fpsand looking across the Mid-Range row, you'll find that
at a range of 200 yards the midrange height is 3.82 inches,
and at 250 yards the midrange height is 6.36 inches. Since
the midrange height you need is 5.8 inches, it must occur
for a range value between 200 and 250 yards, and we need
to use interpolation to find the right value. Here again we
can use rectangular graph paper to construct a curve from
which we can read the answer we are looking for, just like
the method used in the last section. This time, the vertical
scale of the graph paper is midrange height, and the hori¬
zontal scale is range. We select four points, two to the left
of where the answer must lie (at 150 and 200 yards)and the

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other to the right (250 and 300 yards). We plot the four mid¬
range heights from the ballistics table (2.02 inches at 150
yards, 3.82 at 200,6.36 at 250, and 9.79 inches at 300 yards).
Then we draw a smooth curve through the four points.
Looking to see where the curve crosses the line repre¬
senting 5.8 inches midrange height, we find the crossing
at a range of 240 yards. This is the right zero range to use to
maximize point blank range for white tails with your load.
(See our example graph).

You must take your rifle out and zero it in for the 240 yard
zero range. This is not a really convenient zero range to
use if you must usea public shooting range orclub, because
these places normally have targets at 100 and 200 yards.
The preceding section gave a procedure for figuring out
where your rifle should shoot at a range of 200 yards in
order to be zeroed in at 240 yards, and the result is 3.2
high. You can always use a procedure like the one in the
last section to find a way to zero in your rifle at any range.
Now that you have your rifle zeroed in for 240 yards,
adding 40 more yards makes your point blank range 280
yards, and it is the maximum that your load will produce
for medium game. If you see a white tail buck at any range
up to 280 yards, you can center him in your sightsand not
worry about holding high or low to correct for bullet
trajectory. And 280 yards is quite a respectable point
blank range!

I

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298

Bullet: Lyman # 225107 37 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .091

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2700.

2241.

1850.

1531.

1274.

1094.

984.

907.

846.

794.

747.

705.

665.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

599.

412.

281.

193.

133.

98.

79.

68.

59.

52.

46.

41.

36.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.66

-3.07

-8.04

-16.76

-30.86

-52.19

-82.43

-123.16

-175.98

-242.37

-324.29

-423.69

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.87

2.41

5.31

10.26

18.06

29.38

44.83

64.97

90.33

121.64

159.66

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.50

.00

-3.05

-9.86

-22.05

-41.47

-69.80

-108.63

-159.54

-224.02

-304.02

-401.51

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.061105

.134801

.224125

.331818

.459555

.604687

.763762

.935180

1.118378

1.313365

1.520395

1.739912

5 MPH

.00

.49

2.08

5.06

9.64

16.00

23.88

32.99

43.18

54.42

66.69

80.02

94.45

10 MPH

.00

.98

4.17

10.11

19.29

31.99

47.76

65.98

86.37

108.83

133.37

160.03

188.89

20 MPH

.00

1.95

8.34

20.23

38.58

63.99

95.52

131.96

172.74

217.67

266.75

320.07

377.78

30 MPH

.00

2.93

12.51

30.34

57.87

95.98

143.27

197.93

259.11

326.50

400.12

480.10

566.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2158.

1778.

1474.

1231.

1067.

966.

894.

835.

784.

738.

696.

657.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

555.

383.

260.

178.

124.

94.

77.

66.

57.

50.

45.

40.

36.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.71

-3.31

-8.68

-18.09

-33.25

-56.01

-87.98

-130.78

-185.96

-255.08

-340.11

-443.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.94

2.61

5.73

11.05

19.33

31.21

47.30

68.14

94.29

126.48

165.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.57

.00

-3.33

-10.71

-23.84

-44.56

-74.50

-115.27

-168.42

-235.51

-318.51

-419.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.063455

.140098

.232874

.344590

.476172

.624322

.785970

.959784

1.145347

1.342734

1.552240

1.774341

5 MPH

.00

.51

2.17

5.26

10.02

16.52

24.48

33.63

43.85

55.10

67.39

80.75

95.22

10 MPH

.00

1.01

4.35

10.52

20.03

33.04

48.96

67.25

87.69

110.20

134.78

161.50

190.44

20 MPH

.00

2.03

8.70

21.05

40.06

66.07

97.92

134.51

175.38

220.39

269.57

323.00

380.88

30 MPH

.00

3.04

13.05

31.57

60.10

99.11

146.87

201.76

263.07

330.59

404.35

484.51

571.31

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2074.

1709.

1417.

1189.

1042.

949.

881.

824.

774.

729.

688.

650.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

513.

353.

240.

165.

116.

89.

74.

64.

56.

49.

44.

39.

35.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.77

-3.59

-9.40

-19.59

-35.92

-60.22

-94.05

-139.06

-196.74

-268.79

-357.14

-463.84

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

1.02

2.83

6.21

11.92

20.71

33.18

49.94

71.50

98.47

131.60

171.70

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.65

.00

-3.64

-11.66

-25.83

-47.95

-79.62

-122.46

-177.98

-247.85

-334.03

-438.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.065984

.145817

.242343

.358327

.493761

.644941

.809229

.985536

1.173579

1.373494

1.585613

1.810449

5 MPH

.00

.53

2.27

5.49

10.41

17.05

25.07

34.25

44.49

55.75

68.07

81.45

95.96

10 MPH

.00

1.05

4.54

10.97

20.83

34.10

50.15

68.50

88.97

111.51

136.13

162.91

191.92

20 MPH

.00

2.11

9.09

21.94

41.65

68.20

100.30

137.01

177.95

223.02

272.27

325.82

383.84

30 MPH

.00

3.16

13.63

32.92

62.48

102.31

150.45

205.51

266.92

334.53

408.40

488.72

575.76

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

1992.

1644.

1363.

1152.

1020.

934.

868.

813.

764.

720.

680.

642.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

473.

326.

222.

153.

109.

85.

72.

62.

54.

48.

43.

38.

34.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.84

-3.88

-10.18

-21.19

-38.74

-64.60

-100.34

-147.58

-207.79

-282.78

-374.49

-485.01

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.11

3.06

6.72

12.83

22.12

35.18

52.60

74.86

102.65

136.71

177.90

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.73

.00

-3.98

-12.68

-27.91

-51.45

-84.88

-129.80

-187.70

-260.37

-349.77

-457.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.068607

.151716

.252104

.372326

.511384

.665455

.832313

1.011078

1.201586

1.404018

1.618749

1.846323

5 MPH

.00

.54

2.35

5.69

10.76

17.50

25.56

34.74

44.97

56.24

68.55

81.95

96.48

10 MPH

.00

1.07

4.70

11.37

21.53

35.00

51.12

69.49

89.95

112.48

137.11

163.90

192.95

20 MPH

.00

2.15

9.40

22.74

43.06

70.01

102.24

138.97

179.90

224.96

274.21

327.80

385.91

30 MPH

.00

3.22

14.11

34.11

64.59

105.01

153.36

208.46

269.85

337.44

411.32

491.70

578.86

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Bullet: Lyman # 225107 37 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .091

(Cont’d.)

EQP

1

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

1903.

1573.

1307.

1114.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

435.

297.

203.

140.

102.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.91

-4.24

-11.13

-23.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.21

3.35

7.33

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.84

.00

-4.39

-13.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.071722

.158647

.263514

.388425

5 MPH

.00

.57

2.48

5.97

11.22

10 MPH

.00

1.14

4.97

11.94

22.45

20 MPH

.00

2.29

9.93

23.89

44.90

30 MPH

.00

3.43

14.90

35.83

67.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1813.

1503.

1252.

1080.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

398.

270.

186.

129.

96.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.00

-4.66

-12.21

-25.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.33

3.67

8.00

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.95

.00

-4.85

-15.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.075125

.166111

.275744

.405363

5 MPH

.00

.61

2.62

6.27

11.67

10 MPH

.00

1.22

5.24

12.53

23.34

20 MPH

.00

2.44

10.47

25.06

46.69

30 MPH

.00

3.67

15.71

37.59

70.03

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1730.

1434.

1201.

1050.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

362.

246.

169.

119.

90.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.10

-5.12

-13.42

-27.75

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.46

4.04

8.75

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.09

.00

-5.36

-16.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.078828

.174193

.288872

.423150

5 MPH

.00

.65

2.76

6.56

12.09

10 MPH

.00

1.30

5.52

13.13

24.19

20 MPH

.00

2.60

11.03

26.25

48.38

30 MPH

.00

3.91

16.55

39.38

72.57

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1650.

1368.

1155.

1022.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

329.

224.

154.

110.

86.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.21

-5.65

-14.77

-30.39

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.61

4.44

9.54

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.24

.00

-5.92

-18.33

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082784

.182771

.302561

.441258

5 MPH

.00

.68

2.88

6.83

12.43

10 MPH

.00

1.37

5.77

13.65

24.86

20 MPH

.00

2.74

11.54

27.30

49.72

30 MPH

.00

4.11

17.30

40.95

74.58

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

997.

917.

854.

801.

754.

710.

671.

633.

82.

69.

60.

53.

47.

41.

37.

33.

-42.12

-69.78

-107.70

-157.50

-220.61

-298.97

-394.52

-509.40

13.90

23.76

37.47

55.61

78.66

107.37

142.49

184.92

-30.38

-55.54

-90.97

-138.27

-198.88

-274.75

-367.80

-480.18

.531312

.688509

.858201

1.039710

1.232985

1.438255

1.655937

1.886611

18.06

26.15

35.35

45.58

56.85

69.18

82.59

97.15

36.12

52.31

70.70

91.16

113.70

138.35

165.18

194.30

72.24

104.62

141.39

182.33

227.40

276.70

330.37

388.61

108.36

156.92

212.09

273.49

341.10

415.05

495.55

582.91

975.

901.

841.

789.

743.

701.

661.

625.

78.

67.

58.

51.

45.

40.

36.

32.

-45.83

-75.41

-115.64

-168.11

-234.32

-316.24

-415.84

-535.31

15.07

25.50

39.87

58.74

82.62

112.29

148.53

192.25

-33.07

-59.94

-97.47

-147.24

-210.75

-289.96

-386.86

-503.63

.551972

.712300

.884879

1.069221

1.265366

1.473590

1.694352

1.928268

18.57

26.68

35.87

46.09

57.35

69.68

83.10

97.69

37.15

53.36

71.74

92.18

114.70

139.35

166.21

195.38

74.29

106.73

143.48

184.37

229.41

278.70

332.41

390.75

111.44

160.09

215.22

276.55

344.11

418.06

498.62

586.13

955.

884.

827.

777.

732.

690.

652.

616.

75.

64.

56.

50.

44.

39.

35.

31.

-49.92

-81.53

-124.21

-179.48

-248.98

-334.66

-438.56

-562.91

16.32

27.34

42.39

62.00

86.75

117.42

154.84

199.92

-35.98

-64.66

-104.40

-156.74

-223.30

-306.04

-407.00

-528.41

.573417

.736904

.912449

1.099733

1.298871

1.510186

1.734180

1.971504

19.03

27.13

36.30

46.49

57.73

70.04

83.46

98.06

38.06

54.27

72.59

92.98

115.46

140.08

166.93

196.13

76.13

108.53

145.18

185.96

230.92

280.16

333.86

392.26

114.19

162.80

217.77

278.94

346.38

420.24

500.79

588.38

935.

869.

814.

765.

721.

680.

643.

607.

72.

62.

54.

48.

43.

38.

34.

30.

-54.28

-88.01

-133.22

-191.37

-264.24

-353.80

-462.11

-591.48

17.62

29.23

44.95

65.29

90.92

122.63

161.25

207.73

-39.02

-69.55

-111.56

-166.50

-236.18

-322.54

-427.64

-553.82

.595036

.761632

.940144

1.130397

1.332568

1.547026

1.774314

2.015117

19.36

27.42

36.53

46.67

57.87

70.14

83.54

98.13

38.73

54.85

73.07

93.35

115.73

140.28

167.08

196.26

77.45

109.69

146.13

186.70

231.46

280.55

334.16

392.52

116.18

164.54

219.20

280.05

347.20

420.83

501.24

588.78

300

Bullet: Lyman # 225107 37 Gr. pf*
Ballistic Coefficient: .091 He

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1571.

1305.

1113.

996.

916.

854.

801.

753.

710.

670.

633.

598,

ENERGY (FT-LB)

297.

203.

140.

102.

82.

69.

60.

53.

47.

41.

37.

33.

29.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-6.25

-16.30

-33.33

-59.05

-95.04

-142.93

-204.13

-280.61

-374.28

-487.30

-622.02

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.78

4.88

10.41

19.00

31.22

47.64

68.74

95.30

128.10

167.99

215.97

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.41

.00

-6.54

-20.07

-42.29

-74.78

-119.17

-176.87

-249.84

-340.02

-449.53

-580.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087047

.192060

.317121

.460127

.617423

.787203

.968798

1.162160

1.367517

1.585290

1.816058

2.060544

5 MPH

.00

.71

3.01

7.06

12.70

19.60

27.59

36.62

46.69

57.82

70.03

83.39

97.96

10 MPH

.00

1.43

6.01

14.13

25.40

39.19

55.18

73.25

93.38

115.63

140.06

166.78

195.92

20 MPH

.00

2.85

12.03

28.26

50.81

78.39

110.36

146.49

186.76

231.26

280.13

333.57

391.84

30 MPH

.00

4.28

18.04

42.39

76.21

117.58

165.54

219.74

280.15

346.89

420.19

500.35

587.76

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1493.

1245.

1076.

972.

898.

839.

787.

741.

699.

660.

623.

589.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

266.

183.

127.

95.

78.

66.

58.

51.

45.

40.

36.

32.

28.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.49

-6.93

-18.00

-36.53

-64.18

-102.56

-153.20

-217.66

-297.91

-395.91

-513.86

-654.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.97

5.38

11.34

20.45

33.28

50.38

72.30

99.83

133.77

175.00

224.55

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.60

.00

. -7.23

-21.92

-45.74

-80.27

-127.07

-187.70

-264.10

-358.27

-472.38

-608.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091611

.201974

.332286

.479440

.640231

.813242

.998009

1.194585

1.403252

1.624476

1.858878

2.107214

5 MPH

.00

.73

3.11

7.24

12.86

19.67

27.57

36.49

46.46

57.49

69.62

82.91

97.43

10 MPH

.00

1.46

6.21

14.48

25.71

39.35

55.13

72.98

92.91

114.97

139.24

165.83

194.87

20 MPH

.00

2.91

12.43

28.96

51.43

78.69

110.26

145.97

185.83

229.94

278.48

331.66

389.74

30 MPH

.00

4.37

18.64

43.45

77.14

118.04

165.39

218.95

278.74

344.92

417.72

497.49

584.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1409.

1184.

1039.

947.

879.

822.

773.

728.

687.

648.

613.

579.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

237.

163.

115.

89.

74.

63.

56.

49.

44.

39.

35.

31.

28.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.68

-7.78

-20.08

-40.39

-70.29

-111.42

-165.25

-233.51

-318.13

-421.16

-544.87

-691.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.21

5.97

12.42

22.11

35.63

53.50

76.36

105.02

140.28

183.08

234.48

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.84

.00

-8.04

-24.08

-49.72

-86.58

-136.15

-200.13

-280.49

-379.26

-498.70

-641.36

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097067

.213654

.349615

.501210

.665864

.842516

1.030903

1.231167

1.443646

1.668857

1.907465

2.160265

5 MPH

.00

.78

3.27

7.47

13.05

19.77

27.55

36.37

46.23

57.16

69.21

82.45

96.93

10 MPH

.00

1.55

6.54

14.94

26.10

39.54

55.11

72.73

92.45

114.32

138.42

164.89

193.85

20 MPH

.00

3.11

13.09

29.89

52.19

79.09

110.21

145.47

184.90

228.63

276.85

329.78

387.71

30 MPH

.00

4.66

19.63

44.83

78.29

118.63

165.32

218.20

277.35

342.95

415.27

494.67

581.56

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1328.

1128.

1005.

923.

859.

805.

758.

714.

674.

637.

601.

568.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

210.

145.

105.

83.

70.

61.

53.

47.

42.

37.

33.

30.

27.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.90

-8.77

-22.44

-44.64

-76.96

-121.02

-178.25

-250.55

-339.86

-448.28

-578.17

-732.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.48

6.62

13.55

23.84

38.07

56.75

80.64

110.49

147.17

191.66

245.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.11

.00

-8.91

-26.35

-53.92

-93.21

-145.69

-213.23

-297.77

-401.43

-526.56

-675.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103122

.226236

.367673

.523674

.692274

.872720

1.064919

1.269083

1.485611

1.715071

1.958170

2.215741

5 MPH

.00

.82

3.41

7.61

13.08

19.67

27.30

35.96

45.68

56.48

68.43

81.57

95.99

10 MPH

.00

1.65

6.82

15.21

26.17

39.34

54.60

71.93

91.36

112.97

136.85

163.14

191.97

20 MPH

.00

3.30

13.63

30.42

52.33

78.68

109.20

143.85

182.72

225.94

273.70

326.28

383.94

30 MPH

.00

4.95

20.45

45.63

78.50

118.02

163.80

215.78

274.08

338.90

410.56

489.41

575.91

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 225438 41 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .094

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

2700.

2259.

1894.

1596.

1353.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

664.

464.

326.

232.

167.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.66

-3.03

-7.84

-16.09

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.86

2.33

5.01

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.48

.00

-2.92

-9.28

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.060900

.133439

.219985

.322240

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.47

1.96

4.69

8.80

10 MPH

:oo

.94

3.93

9.38

17.60

20 MPH

.00

1.88

7.86

18.77

35.21

30 MPH

.00

2.82

11.79

28.15

52.81

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2181.

1823.

1543.

1309.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

615.

433.

303.

217.

156.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.71

-3.26

-8.43

-17.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.92

2.50

5.38

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.55

.00

-3.16

-10.01

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.063178

.138419

.228005

.333753

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.48

2.03

4.83

9.06

10 MPH

.00

.97

4.05

9.67

18.13

20 MPH

.00

1.93

8.11

19.33

36.25

30 MPH

.00

2.90

12.16

29.00

54.38

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2099.

1755.

1486.

1264.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

569.

401.

280.

201.

146.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.77

-3.52

-9.10

-18.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.99

2.70

5.81

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.62

.00

-3.44

-10.86

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.065631

.143901

.236868

.346526

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.50

2.10

5.00

9.37

10 MPH

.00

.99

4.21

10.01

18.75

20 MPH

.00

1.98

8.41

20.02

37.50

30 MPH

.00

2.97

12.62

30.03

56.25

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2021.

1694.

1435.

1225.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

524.

372.

261.

187.

137.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.83

-3.80

-9.81

-20.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

1.07

2.91

6.24

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.70

.00

-3.74

-11.74

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.068111

.149403

.245716

.359165

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.49

2.15

5.12

9.61

10 MPH

.00

.99

4.29

10.25

19.21

20 MPH

.00

1.98

8.59

20.49

38.43

30 MPH

.00

2.96

12.88

30.74

57.64

302

Bullet: Lyman # 225438 41 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .094
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

1931.

1625.

1377.

1182.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

482.

339.

240.

173.

127.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.90

-4.15

-10.71

-21.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.17

3.18

6.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.80

.00

-4.12

-12.85

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.071194

.156154

.256580

.374554

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.53

2.26

5.36

10.00

10 MPH

.00

1.05

4.53

10.72

20.01

20 MPH

.00

2.10

9.05

21.45

40.02

30 MPH

.00

3.16

13.58

32.17

60.03

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1841.

1556.

1320.

1141.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

441.

308.

220.

159.

119.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.99

-4.55

-11.73

-23.93

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.28

3.48

7.42

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.91

.00

-4.54

-14.09

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.074561

.163375

.268228

.390877

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.56

2.38

5.60

10.40

10 MPH

.00

1.12

4.75

11.21

20.79

20 MPH

.00

2.25

9.51

22.42

41.59

30 MPH

.00

3.37

14.26

33.62

62.38

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1756.

1487.

1265.

1104.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

401.

281.

201.

146.

111 .

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.09

-5.00

-12.88

-26.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.41

3.81

8.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.04

.00

-5.01

-15.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.078237

.171165

.280776

.408205

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.60

2.49

5.85

10.78

10 MPH

.00

1.20

4.98

11.70

21.56

20 MPH

.00

2.40

9.96

23.40

43.12

30 MPH

.00

3.59

14.95

35.11

64.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1679.

1422.

1215.

1072.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

364.

257.

184.

134.

105.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.20

-5.50

-14.14

-28.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.55

4.18

8.84

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.18

.00

-5.51

-16.93

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.082127

.179338

.293789

.425801

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.63

2.58

6.05

11.07

10 MPH

.00

1.25

5.16

12.11

22.14

20 MPH

.00

2.51

10.33

24.21

44.28

30 MPH

.00

3.76

15.49

36.32

66.42

12/Trajectory Tables

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

958.

895.

842.

796.

754.

716.

680.

647.

84.

73.

65.

58.

52.

47.

42.

38.

-55.26

-88.47

-132.48

-188.72

-258.39

-343.31

-445.16

-565.80

17.51

28.67

43.64

62.93

86.94

116.39

151.98

194.43

-38.97

-68.76

-109.37

-162.19

-228.46

-309.97

-408.41

-525.64

.594732

.756933

.929900

1.113276

1.307079

1.511496

1.726846

1.953564

17.60

24.93

33.20

42.39

52.50

63.54

75.54

88.55

35.20

49.85

66.40

84.78

104.99

127.08

151.08

177.09

70.40

99.70

132.80

169.56

209.99

254.15

302.17

354.18

105.60

149.56

199.20

254.34

314.98

381.23

453.25

531.27

938.

878.

828.

783.

743.

705.

670.

637.

80.

70.

62.

56.

50.

45.

41.

37.

-60.12

-95.59

-142.28

-201.55

-274.77

-363.70

-470.10

-595.85

18.89

30.65

46.31

66.34

91.24

121.73

158.51

202.33

-42.25

-73.99

-116.96

-172.50

-241.99

-327.20

-429.87

-551.90

.617252

.782663

.958684

1.145090

1.341966

1.549534

1.768151

1.998282

17.65

24.87

33.03

42.10

52.09

63.03

74.93

87.85

35.30

49.75

66.06

84.20

104.19

126.05

149.86

175.70

70.61

99.50

132.12

168.41

208.37

252.10

299.72

351.40

105.91

149.25

198.19

252.61

312.56

378.15

449.58

527.09

916.

860.

812.

769.

729.

693.

658.

626.

76.

67.

60.

54.

48.

44.

39.

36.

-66.19

-104.42

-154.36

-217.28

-294.80

-388.62

-500.54

-632.52

20.56

33.03

49.50

70.40

96.37

128.12

166.35

211.84

-46.24

-80.34

-126.14

-184.92

-258.30

-347.98

-455.77

-583.61

.643755

.812914

.992555

1.182588

1.383153

1.594521

1.817087

2.051351

17.83

24.95

32.99

41.95

51.84

62.67

74.49

87.34

35.65

49.90

65.98

83.90

103.67

125.34

148.98

174.68

71.31

99.79

131.97

167.80

207.34

250.68

297.97

349.37

106.96

149.69

197.95

251.70

311.01

376.02

446.95

524.05

894.

842.

796.

754.

716.

680.

646.

615.

73.

65.

58.

52.

47.

42.

38.

34.

-72.85

-114.03

-167.43

-234.29

-316.39

-415.44

-533.28

-671.94

22.32

35.51

52.81

74.66

101.79

134.87

174.64

221.94

-50.48

-87.04

-135.81

-198.05

-275.53

-369.95

-483.17

-617.21

.671069

.844090

1.027517

1.221371

1.425840

1.641241

1.868012

2.106687

17.80

24.78

32.67

41.48

51.22

61.93

73.64

86.39

35.61

49.56

65.34

82.96

102.45

123.86

147.27

172.78

71.22

99.12

130.69

165.92

204.90

247.72

294.54

345.55

106.82

148.68

196.03

248.88

307.34

371.58

441.81

518.33

304

Bullet: Lyman # 225415 45 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .116

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2700.

2336.

2048.

1784.

1582.

1402.

1250.

1130.

1044.

980.

929.

886.

848.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

728.

545.

419.

318.

250.

196.

156.

128.

109.

96.

86.

78.

72.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.64

-2.87

-7.18

-14.19

-24.71

-39.66

-60.19

-87.51

-122.77

-167.02

-221.23

-286.48

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.17

.79

2.06

4.23

7.63

12.65

19.80

29.56

42.43

58.80

79.05

103.58

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.42

.00

-2.50

-7.71

-16.41

-29.56

-48.28

-73.79

-107.24

-149.68

-202.09

-265.52

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.059849

.128434

.206969

.296296

.397089

.510570

.637073

.775473

.923952

1.081276

1.246736

1.419938

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.52

3.55

6.52

10.50

15.60

21.84

29.13

37.31

46.26

55.93

66.29

10 MPH

.00

.76

3.05

7.09

13.04

21.00

31.19

43.68

58.26

74.62

92.53

111.87

132.58

20 MPH

.00

1.51

6.10

14.19

26.07

42.00

62.39

87.36

116.52

149.23

185.05

223.74

265.15

30 MPH

.00

2.27

9.15

21.28

39.11

63.00

93.58

131.04

174.78

223.85

277.58

335.61

397.73

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2260.

1977.

1729.

1532.

1359.

1215.

1104.

1026.

966.

917.

876.

839.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

675.

510.

391.

299.

235.

185.

147.

122.

105.

93.

84.

77.

70.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.69

-3.08

-7.70

-15.22

-26.47

-42.44

-64.30

-93.26

-130.46

-176.88

-233.56

-301.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.85

2.21

4.53

8.16

13.52

21.10

31.41

44.91

61.97

82.99

108.33

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.48

.00

-2.70

-8.31

-17.64

-31.69

-51.64

-78.69

-113.96

-158.47

-213.24

-279.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.062085

.133048

.214385

.306579

.410603

.527523

.657312

.798517

.949408

1.108919

1.276437

1.451634

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.55

3.64

6.67

10.75

15.96

22.30

29.65

37.86

46.82

56.48

66.82

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.11

7.27

13.34

21.50

31.92

44.61

59.31

75.71

93.63

112.96

133.64

20 MPH

.00

1.55

6.22

14.54

26.69

42.99

63.84

89.22

118.62

151.42

187.26

225.92

267.28

30 MPH

.00

2.32

9.33

21.81

40.03

64.49

95.76

133.83

177.92

227.13

280.89

338.88

400.92

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2181.

1905.

1674.

1483.

1317.

1181.

1080.

1008.

952.

905.

865.

829.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

624.

475.

362.

280.

220.

173.

139.

117.

102.

91.

82.

75.

69.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.74

-3.32

-8.29

-16.36

-28.42

-45.50

-68.80

-99.52

-138.76

-187.47

-246.75

-317.61

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.92

2.37

4.86

8.75

14.46

22.51

33.40

47.55

65.32

87.12

113.30

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.54

.00

-2.94

-8.98

-19.00

-34.05

-55.32

-84.00

-121.21

-167.89

-225.13

-293.95

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.064420

.138017

.222299

.317556

.424995

.545461

.678528

.822496

.975800

1.137523

1.307141

1.484385

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.59

3.72

6.82

11.00

16.32

22.75

30.14

38.35

47.30

56.95

67.27

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.17

7.44

13.65

22.00

32.64

45.50

60.28

76.70

94.60

113.90

134.53

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.34

14.89

27.30

44.00

65.28

91.00

120.56

153.40

189.21

227.79

269.06

30 MPH

.00

2.33

9.51

22.33

40.95

66.00

97.92

136.50

180.84

230.10

283.81

341.69

403.60

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2107.

1837.

1623.

1438.

1279.

1152.

1060.

993.

939.

895.

856.

821.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

575.

444.

337.

263.

207.

164.

133.

112.

98.

88.

80.

73.

67.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.56

-8.89

-17.52

-30.39

-48.58

-73.30

-105.73

-146.93

-197.88

-259.64

-333.25

MID-RANGE.(IN)

.00

.21

.98

2.55

5.20

9.34

15.40

23.91

35.34

50.10

68.55

91.08

118.05

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-3.17

-9.66

-20.37

-36.41

-58.97

-89.25

-128.30

-177.09

-236.70

-308.16

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.066703

.142964

.230019

.328260

.438977

.562758

.698789

.845254

1.000772

1.164545

1.336123

1.515291

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.58

3.74

6.89

11.13

16.52

22.99

30.38

38.57

47.48

57.08

67.35

10 MPH

.00

.74

3.16

7.48

13.77

22.26

33.05

45.99

60.76

77.14

94.96

114.16

134.69

20 MPH

.00

1.48

6.32

14.97

27.55

44.52

66.09

91.97

121.53

154.27

189.92

228.32

269.38

30 MPH

.00

2.22

9.49

22.45

41.32

66.78

99.14

137.96

182.29

231.41

284.88

342.47

404.07

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 225415 45 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .116
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2014.

1758.

1559.

1382.

1233.

1118.

1035.

973.

924.

881.

844.

810.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

528.

405.

309.

243.

191.

152.

125.

107.

95.

85.

78.

71.

65.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.89

-9.71

-19.12

-33.11

-52.83

-79.47

-114.20

-158.02

-211.95

-277.04

-354.31

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.07

2.78

5.67

10.15

16.71

25.83

37.97

53.53

72.87

96.34

124.33

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.70

.00

-3.50

-10.60

-22.26

-39.66

-63.99

-96.39

-137.90

-189.51

-252.27

-327.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.069693

.149546

.240200

.342493

.457578

.585627

.725354

.874968

1.033318

1.199740

1.373873

1.555563

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.68

3.92

7.18

11.57

17.10

23.66

31.08

39.28

48.19

57.77

68.02

10 MPH

.00

.79

3.36

7.84

14.37

23.14

34.20

47.31

62.17

78.56

96.37

115.54

136.04

20 MPH

.00

1.58

6.73

15.68

28.73

46.28

68.40

94.63

124.34

157.12

192.74

231.08

272.08

30 MPH

.00

2.36

10.09

23.52

43.10

69.43

102.60

141.94

186.50

235.68

289.11

346.62

408.12

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1922.

1688.

1495.

1328.

1190.

1086.

1012.

955.

908.

868.

832.

799.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

484.

369.

285.

223.

176.

141.

118.

102.

91.

82.

75.

69.

64.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.95

-4.26

-10.62

-20.90

-36.12

-57.48

-86.18

-123.33

-169.89

-226.93

-295.49

-376.58

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.18

3.04

6.19

11.05

18.12

27.88

40.77

57.13

77.34

101.78

130.81

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.80

.00

-3.85

-11.63

-24.34

-43.20

-69.39

-104.03

-148.08

-202.62

-268.67

-347.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.072959

.156522

.250996

.357565

.477136

.609387

.752667

.905368

1.066534

1.235620

1.412345

1.596610

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.77

4.09

7.47

11.99

17.63

24.23

31.67

39.85

48.73

58.29

68.50

10 MPH

.00

.84

3.55

8.18

14.93

23.98

35.25

48.47

63.34

79.71

97.47

116.57

137.00

20 MPH

.00

1.68

7.10

16.35

29.86

47.95

70.50

96.94

126.69

159.42

194.94

233.15

274.01

30 MPH

.00

2.52

10.64

24.53

44.79

71.93

105.76

145.41

190.03

239.13

292.41

349.72

411.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1830.

1617.

1433.

1275.

1149.

1057.

991.

938.

893.

855.

820.

787.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

441.

334.

261.

205.

162.

132.

112.

98.

88.

80.

73.

67.

62.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.05

-4.68

-11.65

-22.88

-39.48

-62.63

-93.53

-133.24

-182.72

-243.06

-315.27

-400.26

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.29

3.33

6.76

12.04

19.66

30.09

43.74

60.93

82.05

107.48

137.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.92

.00

-4.26

-12.77

-26.64

-47.09

-75.27

-112.26

-159.03

-216.65

-286.14

-368.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.076536

.163918

.262532

.373656

.497841

.634226

.780991

.936776

1.100796

1.272612

1.452012

1.638953

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.85

4.25

7.74

12.38

18.10

24.73

32.15

40.30

49.13

58.63

68.80

10 MPH

.00

.90

3.71

8.49

15.48

24.76

36.20

49.45

64.30

80.60

98.27

117.27

137.60

20 MPH

.00

1.80

7.41

16.98

30.96

49.53

72.39

98.91

128.60

161.19

196.53

234.54

275.20

30 MPH

.00

2.70

11.12

25.47

46.43

74.29

108.59

148.36

192.90

241.79

294.80

351.81

412.80

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1747.

1549.

1373.

1226.

1113.

1032.

971.

921.

879.

842.

808.

777.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

400.

305.

240.

188.

150.

124.

106.

94.

85.

77.

71.

65.

60.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.16

-5.15

-12.79

-25.05

-43.11

-68.16

-101.34

-143.67

-196.16

-259.86

-335.81

-424.83

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.31

1.42

3.64

7.38

13.10

21.29

32.40

46.78

64.80

86.82

113.22

144.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.04

.00

-4.69

-14.01

-29.11

-51.21

-81.44

-120.82

-170.36

-231.12

-304.11

-390.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.080423

.171643

.274574

.390337

.519033

.659310

.809397

.968175

1.135000

1.309523

1.491598

1.681228

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.48

1.90

4.36

7.95

12.67

18.42

25.03

32.40

40.48

49.24

58.66

68.75

10 MPH

.00

.95

3.81

8.72

15.90

25.35

36.84

50.05

64.80

80.96

98.48

117.32

137.50

20 MPH

.00

1.91

7.62

17.45

31.80

50.70

73.68

100.11

129.60

161.92

196.95

234.64

274.99

30 MPH

.00

2.86

11.43

26.17

47.70

76.05

110.52

150.16

194.40

242.88

295.43

351.96

412.49

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<SI

Bullet: Lyman # 225415 45 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .116
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1672.

1481.

1316.

1180.

1080.

1007.

951.

905.

865.

829.

796.

766.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

361.

279.

219.

173.

139.

116.

101.

90.

82.

75.

69.

63.

59.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.28

-5.67

-14.05

-27.46

-47.12

-74.19

-109.80

-154.90

-210.56

-277.81

-357.68

-450.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.34

1.56

3.99

8.07

14.26

23.05

34.85

49.98

68.84

91.79

119.19

151.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.18

.00

-5.17

-15.38

-31.83

-55.69

-88.10

-129.98

-182.44

-246.48

-323.14

-413.15

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.084429

.179802

.287368

.407965

.541150

.685215

.838605

1 000405

1.170094

1.347407

1.532259

1.724688

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.48

1.93

4.45

8.11

12.88

18.61

25.17

32.46

40.44

49.10

58.42

68.40

10 MPH

.00

.96

3.86

8.89

16.22

25.77

37.23

50.33

64.91

80.88

98.20

116.84

136.81

20 MPH

.00

1.93

7.71

17.79

32.45

51.54

74.46

100.66

129.83

161.77

196.39

233.67

273.62

30 MPH

.00

2.89

11.57

26.68

48.67

77.31

111.69

150.99

194.74

242.65

294.59

350.51

410.42

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1597.

1415.

1260.

1138.

1050.

985.

933.

889.

851.

816.

784.

754.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

324.

255.

200.

159.

129.

110.

97.

87.

79.

72.

67.

61.

57.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.40

-6.24

-15.43

-30.11

-51.49

-80.72

-118.87

-166.90

-225.88

-296.86

-380.71

-478.47

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.38

1.71

4.38

8.82

15.52

24.93

37.42

53.33

73.05

96.94

125.30

158.51

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.34

.00

-5.70

-16.89

-34.78

-60.52

-95.17

-139.71

-195.20

-262.68

-343.04

-437.31

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.088515

.188386

.300874

.426405

.563964

.711724

.868400

1.033251

1.205864

1.386050

1.573778

1.769113

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.46

1.91

4.48

8.19

12.96

18.63

25.09

32.26

40.12

48.64

57.83

67.68

10 MPH

.00

.91

3.82

8.95

16.38

25.92

37.26

50.17

64.52

80.23

97.28

115.65

135.36

20 MPH

.00

1.82

7.65

17.91

32.76

51.85

74.53

100.34

129.04

160.46

194.56

231.30

270.73

30 MPH

.00

2.74

11.47

26.86

49.14

77.77

111.79

150.52

193.56

240.70

291.83

346.96

406.09

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1506.

1337.

1197.

1092.

1016.

958.

911.

870.

834.

801.

770.

741.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

289.

227.

179.

143.

119.

103.

92.

83.

76.

69.

64.

59.

55.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.58

-7.02

-17.33

-33.71

-57.35

-89.38

-130.76

-182.57

-245.81

-321.53

-410.45

-514.01

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.42

1.93

4.91

9.84

17.19

27.36

40.70

57.57

78.36

103.42

132.97

167.63

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.56

.00

-6.43

-18.93

-38.69

-66.83

-104.34

-152.26

-211.62

-283.46

-368.49

-468.17

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.093780

.199577

.318349

.449863

.592522

.744677

.905341

1.073948

1.250204

1.434000

1.625363

1.824377

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.49

2.03

4.72

8.53

13.32

18.94

25.32

32.39

40.14

48.54

57.62

67.37

10 MPH

.00

.98

4.07

9.44

17.06

26.64

37.89

50.63

64.78

80.27

97.09

115.24

134.74

20 MPH

.00

1.95

8.13

18.88

34.12

53.27

75.77

101.27

129.56

160.54

194.18

230.48

269.47

30 MPH

.00

2.93

12.20

28.32

51.17

79.91

113.66

151.90

194.34

240.81

291.27

345.72

404.21

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1418.

1262.

1140.

1051.

986.

934.

890.

851.

817.

785.

755.

727.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

256.

201.

159.

130.

110.

97.

87.

79.

72.

67.

62.

57.

53.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.79

-7.93

-19.54

-37.82

-63.94

-98.95

-143.82

-199.64

-267.42

-348.06

-442.59

-552.35

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.48

2.17

5.51

10.98

18.99

29.93

44.14

62.00

83.88

110.09

141.02

177.23

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.80

.00

-7.27

-21.20

-42.98

-73.65

-114.18

-165.66

-229.10

-305.40

-395.58

-501.01

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.099659

.211917

.337223

.474585

.622177

.778701

.943409

1.115883

1.295931

1.483521

1.678714

1.881618

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.52

2.15

4.93

8.76

13.50

19.03

25.27

32.20

39.79

48.05

56.98

66.58

10 MPH

.00

1.04

4.30

9.85

17.53

27.00

38.05

50.54

64.40

79.58

96.10

113.95

133.16

20 MPH

.00

2.08

8.59

19.70

35.05

54.01

76.10

101.08

128.79

159.17

192.20

227.91

266.33

30 MPH

.00

3.12

12.89

29.55

52.58

81.01

114.15

151.62

193.19

238.75

288.30

341.86

399.49

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 225462 54 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .107

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

2700.

2313.

2008.

1737.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

874.

641.

483.

362.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.65

-2.92

-7.35

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.17

.81

2.13

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.44

.00

-2.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.060205

.129825

.210336

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.65

3.84

10 MPH

.00

.82

3.29

7.69

20 MPH

.00

1.64

6.59

15.37

30 MPH

.00

2.46

9.88

23.06

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2239.

1939.

1684.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

810.

601.

451.

340.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.70

-3.13

-7.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.87

2.28

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.49

.00

-2.81

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.062415

.134417

.217662

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.67

3.92

10 MPH

.00

.83

3.35

7.85

20 MPH

.00

1.66

6.70

15.69

30 MPH

.00

2.49

10.05

23.54

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2160.

1867.

1628.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

749.

560.

418.

318.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.75

-3.37

-8.48

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.93

2.45

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.56

.00

-3.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.064752

.139447

.225697

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.71

4.02

10 MPH

.00

.84

3.42

8.04

20 MPH

.00

1.67

6.85

16.09

30 MPH

.00

2.51

10.27

24.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2088.

1801.

1576.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

691.

523.

389.

298.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.61

-9.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

1.00

2.62

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.63

.00

-3.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.067012

.144377

.233508

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.71

4.05

10 MPH

.00

.79

3.41

8.10

20 MPH

.00

1.59

6.82

16.19

30 MPH

.00

2.38

10.23

24.29

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1520.

1332.

1180.

1071.

995.

936.

888.

846.

808.

277.

213.

167.

138.

119.

105.

94.

86.

78.

-14.66

-25.77

-41.79

-64.05

-93.85

-132.39

-180.74

-240.10

-311.59

4.42

8.06

13.55

21.43

32.26

46.52

64.60

86.97

114.00

-8.08

-17.36

-31.55

-51.97

-79.94

-116.64

-163.17

-220.69

-290.34

.302720

.408272

.528158

.661928

.807522

.963175

1.127911

1.201220

1.482886

7.08

11.48

17.14

24.03

31.95

40.76

50.37

60.73

71.83

14.17

22.97

34.29

48.05

63.90

81.52

100.73

121.46

143.65

28.34

45.93

68.58

96.11

127.80

163.04

201.47

242.92

287.31

42.50

68.90

102.87

144.16

191.70

244.56

302.20

364.38

430.96

1474.

1293.

1151.

1051.

980.

924.

877.

837.

800.

260.

201.

159.

132.

115.

102.

92.

84.

77.

-15.70

-27.56

-44.62

-68.23

-99.67

-140.09

-190.61

-252.39

-326.56

4.72

8.60

14.43

22.76

34.13

48.99

67.75

90.84

118.66

-8.69

-18.61

-33.73

-55.40

-84.90

-123.39

-171.96

-231.80

-304.03

.312940

.421740

.544948

.681653

.829691

.987508

1.154256

1.329505

1.513094

7.23

11.73

17.49

24.45

32.40

41.21

50.81

61.15

72.23

14.46

23.46

34.99

48.89

64.79

82.42

101.61

122.30

144.46

28.92

46.91

69.98

97.79

129.59

164.83

203.22

244.60

288.92

43.39

70.37

104.96

146.68

194.38

247.25

304.83

366.90

433.38

1424.

1253.

1122.

1031.

964.

911.

866.

827.

791.

243.

188.

151.

127.

111 .

100.

90.

82.

75.

-16.89

-29.61

-47.88

-73.03

-106.32

-148.87

-201.82

-266.32

-343.46

5.08

9.24

15.46

24.30

36.27

51.80

71.31

95.20

123.85

-9.40

-20.06

-36.27

-59.36

-90.60

-131.09

-181.98

-244.42

-319.49

.324298

.436767

.563606

.703423

.854082

1.014250

1.183208

1.360602

1.546329

7.42

12.04

17.92

24.94

32.92

41.73

51.32

61.65

72.72

14.84

24.07

35.83

49.88

65.84

83.47

102.64

123.31

145.43

29.67

48.14

71.67

99.76

131.68

166.94

205.29

246.61

290.87

44.51

72.21

107.50

149.65

197.52

250.40

307.93

369.92

436.30

1379.

1217.

1096.

1013.

951.

900.

856.

818.

782.

228.

178.

144.

123.

108.

97.

88.

80.

73.

-18.08

-31.67

-51.14

-77.80

-112.90

-157.51

-212.81

-279.93

-359.91

5.43

9.87

16.48

25.82

38.37

54.53

74.73

99.38

128.82

-10.11

-21.52

-38.81

-63.29

-96.21

-138.64

-191.76

-256.71

-334.50

.335361

.451347

.581540

.724167

.877232

1.039588

1.210620

1.390042

1.577801

7.51

12.22

18.18

25.23

33.20

41.98

51.53

61.82

72.85

15.02

24.44

36.35

50.45

66.39

83.97

103.07

123.65

145.69

30.05

48.87

72.70

100.91

132.79

167.94

206.14

247.29

291.39

45.07

73.31

109.05

151.36

199.18

251.90

309.21

370.94

437.08

300 350

550 600

807. 772.

78. 71.

-297.81 -381.42

104.73 135.14

-272.74 -354.01

1.427385 1.617722

62.48 73.4

124.96 146.98

249.92 293.96

374.88 440.94

795. 762.

76. 70.

-316.83 -404.32

110.29 141.72

-289.68 -374.63

1.465707 1.658705

250

1175.

166.

-34.51

10.74
-23.52

.470399

12.70

25.40

50.80

76.20

1137.

155.

-37.65

11.69

-25.72

490452

13.16

26.32

52.64

78.96

1101 .

145.

-41.16

12.74
-28 16

511608

1068.

137.

-55.57

17.86

-42.24

.604669

18.78

37.55

75.10

112.66

1041.

130.

-60.44

19.36

-45.97

.628687

19.32

38.65

77.30

115.95

1016.

124.

-65.82

20.98

-50.07

.653710

992.

118.

-84.22

27.83

-68.54

.750677

25.8

51.77

103.54

155.31

972.

113.

-91.22

29.98

-74.21

.778008

26.46

52.93

105.86

158.79

953.

109.

-98.86

32.29

-80.36

.806322

400

934.

105.

- 121.66

41.09

-103.63

.906694

33.88

67.75

135.50

203.26

918.

101 .

-131.11

43.98

-111.56

.936971

34.45

68.91

137.81

206.72

902.

98.

-141.37

47.05

- 120.11

.968264

450

886 .

94.

-168.95
58.06
-148.58
1.071768

42.66

85.33

170.65

255.98

872.

91.

-181.24

61.76

-159.16

1.104794

43.22

86.44

172.89

259.33

858.

88 .

-194.51

65.67
-1 70.51

1.138900

500

844.

85.
-227.29
79.14
-204.57
1.245400

52.20

104.41
208.82
313.22

832.

83.

-242.77

83.73
-218.16

1.281083

52.74
105.47
210.94

316.41

819.

80.

-259.42

88.55

-232.67

1.317935

62.98
125.96

251.93
377.89

784.
74.
-337.13
116.05
-307.63
1.505305

73.97

147.93

295.86

443.80

751.

68 .

-428.78

148.57

-396.53

1.701080

13.59 19.81 26.96 34.92 43.65 53.12 63.32 74.27

27.19 39.62 53.91 69.84 87.30 106.24 126.65 148.53

54.37 79.25 107.83 139.69 174.61 212.48 253.30 297.07

81.56 118.87 161.74 209.53 261.91 318.73 379.94 445.60

1069. 993 . 935. 887. 845. 807 . 773. 741.

137. 118. 105. 94. 86. 78. 72. 66.

-45.01 -71.67 -107.08 -152.34 -208.62 -277.05 -358.57 -454.55

13.88 22.73 34.72 50.24 69.70 93.51 121.97 155.61

-30.82 -54.48 -86.91 -129.18 -182.47 -247.91 -326.44 -419.43

.533528 .679349 .835199 1.000118 1.173601 1.355438 1.545624 1.744254

13.95 20.18

27.90 40.37

55.80 80.73

83.70 121.10

27.30 35.21

54.60 70.42

109.19 140.84

163.79 211.26

43.88 53.28

87.75 106.56

175.51 213.11

263.26 319.67

63.41 74.29

126.83 148.59

252.66 297.18

380.49 445.77

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 225462 54 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .107
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1653.

1447.

1271.

1135.

1040.

971.

917.

871.

831.

795.

761.

730.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

433.

328.

251.

194.

154.

130.

113.

101.

91.

83.

76.

69.

64.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.29

-5.77

-14.43

-28.49

-49.27

-78.05

-115.97

-164.15

-223.74

-295.87

-381.45

-482.00

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.60

4.14

8.48

15.13

24.60

37.28

53.59

73.91

98.67

128.14

162.95

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.22

.00

-5.40

-16.20

-33.72

-59.25

-93.91

-138.82

-195.15

-264.03

-346.35

-443.64

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.084869

.181934

.292717

.417902

.556312

.705780

.864874

1.032818

1.209225

1.393966

1.587082

1.788688

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.52

2.12

4.92

8.99

14.22

20.42

27.48

35.31

43.89

53.20

63.24

74.04

10 MPH

.00

1.04

4.23

9.83

17.97

28.44

40.85

54.95

70.62

87.77

106.39

126.48

148.07

20 MPH

.00

2.08

8.46

19.67

35.94

56.87

81.70

109.91

141.24

175.54

212.78

252.97

296.14

30 MPH

.00

3.13

12.69

29.50

53.92

85.31

122.55

164.86

211.85

263.31

319.17

379.45

444.22

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1576.

1380.

1218.

1097.

1013.

951.

900.

857.

818.

782.

750.

719.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

388.

298.

228.

178.

144.

123.

108.

97.

88.

80.

73.

67.

62.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.42

-6.36

-15.89

-31.29

-53.88

-84.91

-125.44

-176.65

-239.69

-315.57

-405.44

-510.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.38

1.76

4.56

9.28

16.46

26.56

39.94

57.04

78.24

103.90

134.45

170.46

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.39

.00

-5.97

-17.82

-36.85

-64.32

-101.29

-148.95

-208.43

-280.76

-367.07

-468.81

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.089090

.190893

.306826

.436969

.579552

.732579

.894898

1.065893

1.245278

1.432998

1.629128

1.833805

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.51

2.13

5.00

9.12

14.33

20.47

27.42

35.13

43.58

52.77

62.70

73.37

10 MPH

.00

1.01

4.26

10.00

18.24

28.67

40.93

54.84

70.26

87.17

105.54

125.39

146.75

20 MPH

.00

2.03

8.53

20.00

36.48

57.34

81.87

109.67

140.53

174.34

211.08

250.79

293.50

30 MPH

.00

3.04

12.79

30.00

54.72

86.00

122.80

164.51

210.79

261.51

316.62

376.18

440.25

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1487.

1305.

1160.

1057.

984.

928.

880.

839.

802.

768.

736.

706.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

346.

265.

204.

161.

134.

116.

103.

93.

84.

77.

71.

65.

60.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.60

-7.16

-17.84

-34.96

-59.83

-93.62

-137.41

-192.38

-259.66

-340.14

-435.31

-546.49

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.43

1.98

5.10

10.33

18.15

28.97

43.20

61.23

83.48

110.24

142.10

179.63

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.61

.00

-6.73

-19.90

-40.82

-70.65

-110.49

-161.51

-224.84

-301.37

-392.58

-499.81

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.094392

.202203

.324409

.460238

.607542

.764703

.930838

1.105492

1.288488

1.479842

1.679656

1.888100

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.54

2.26

5.25

9.44

14.64

20.71

27.56

35.17

43.50

52.58

62.40

72.98

10 MPH

.00

1.08

4.53

10.51

18.88

29.28

41.41

55.12

70.33

87.01

105.16

124.80

145.95

20 MPH

.00

2.17

9.06

21.02

37.77

58.56

82.82

110.24

140.66

174.02

210.32

249.59

291.91

30 MPH

.00

3.25

13.59

31.52

56.65

87.84

124.23

165.37

210.99

261.03

315.47

374.39

437.86

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1400.

1234.

1108.

1021.

957.

905.

861.

822.

786.

753.

722.

693.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

307.

235.

182.

147.

125.

110.

98.

89.

81.

74.

68.

63.

58.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.82

-8.09

-20.08

-39.13

-66.47

-103.20

-150.49

-209.47

-281.17

-366.72

-467.54

-585.01

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.49

2.23

5.72

11.47

19.95

31.52

46.60

65.61

88.90

116.89

150.18

189.30

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.85

.00

-7.58

-22.20

-45.12

-77.44

-120.30

-174.86

-242.14

-323.27

-419.68

-532.72

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.100306

.214630

.343252

.484566

.636499

.797821

.967867

1.146322

1.333108

1.528291

1.732002

1.944443

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.58

2.39

5.46

9.64

14.76

20.71

27.42

34.88

43.06

51.99

61.67

72.11

10 MPH

.00

1.15

4.77

10.91

19.28

29.52

41.42

54.84

69.75

86.13

103.98

123.33

144.22

20 MPH

.00

2.31

9.55

21.82

38.57

59.05

82.83

109.69

139.51

172.25

207.96

246.66

288.44

30 MPH

.00

3.46

14.32

32.74

57.85

88.57

124.25

164.53

209.26

258.38

311.94

370.00

432.67

Bullet: Lyman # 245496 83 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .202

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1722.

1560.

1420.

1296.

1191.

1112.

1050

1001.

960

925

893

864

ENERGY (FT-LB)

665.

547.

449.

372.

309.

261.

228

203

185

170.

158.

147.

138.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.23

-5.39

-13.13

-25.20

-42.46

-65.83

-96.21

-134 44

-181.32

-237.51

-303.81

-380.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.46

3.66

7.21

12.47

19.78

29.53

42.02

57.54

76.30

98.58

124.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.09

.00

-4.67

-13.67

-27.86

-48 16

-75.47

-110.62

-154.43

-207.56

-270.78

-344 87

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082934

.174514

.275335

386010

506924

637433

.776402

922812

1 075932

1.235276

1 400517

1.571447

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.46

3.39

6 18

9.87

14.41

19.69

25.63

32.16

39.23

46.82

54.92

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.93

6.77

12.36

19.75

28.82

39.38

51.26

64.31

78.46

93.65

109 84

20 MPH

00

1.40

5.85

13.55

24.72

39.49

57.64

78.77

102.51

128.62

156.92

187.30

219 68

30 MPH

.00

2.10

8.78

20.32

37.08

59.24

86.46

118.15

153.77

192.93

235.38

280.95

329.51

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1629.

1480

1348

1234.

1145.

1076.

1022.

977.

940

906.

877.

849

ENERGY (FT-LB)

597.

489

404

335.

281.

241.

213.

192.

176.

163

151.

142.

133

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.38

-6.02

-14.66

-28.08

-47.22

-72.97

-106.21

-147.75

-198.34

-258.63

-329.48

-411.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.63

4.08

8.02

13.82

21.83

32.39

45.79

62.29

82.09

105.53

132.83

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.26

.00

-5.26

-15.30

-31.05

-53.42

-83.28

-121.43

-168.64

-225.55

-293.01

-371.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087607

.184284

.290522

406899

533324

668690

.811922

.962150

1.118793

1.281459

1 449895

1.623941

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.55

3.57

6.47

10.27

14 84

20.12

26.00

32.45

39.44

46.92

54.91

10 MPH

.00

.75

3.10

7.13

12.95

20.53

29.69

40.23

52.01

64.91

78.87

93.85

109.81

20 MPH

.00

1.50

6.20

14.26

25.90

41.06

59.38

80.46

104.01

129.81

157.74

187.70

219.63

30 MPH

.00

2.26

9.30

21.40

38.84

61.60

89.07

120.69

156.02

194.72

236.61

281.54

329.44

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1541.

1402.

1280.

1179.

1103

1043.

995.

955

920.

889.

861.

835.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

533.

437.

362.

302.

256.

224

201.

183.

168

156.

146.

136.

128.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.54

-6.76

-16.41

-31.38

-52.59

-80.91

-117.20

-162.23

-216.67

-281.31

-356.92

-444.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

41

1 84

4.56

8.93

15.31

24.04

35.43

49.73

67.18

88.07

112.66

141.21

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.46

.00

-5.90

-17.11

-34.56

-59.13

-91.66

-132.94

-183.61

-244.50

-316.36

-399.93

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092778

.194881

.306919

.429187

.560884

.700900

848239

1.002211

1.162354

1.328360

1.500032

1 677260

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.62

3.71

6.71

10.53

15.09

20.29

2608

32.40

39.25

46.59

54 42

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.24

7.43

13.42

21.07

30.18

40.58

52.15

64.81

78.50

93.18

108.84

20 MPH

.00

1.60

6.48

14.86

26.84

42.14

60.36

81.17

104.31

129.62

156.99

186.36

217.69

30 MPH

.00

2.40

9.72

22.29

40.26

63.21

90.55

121.75

156.46

194.43

235.49

279.55

326.53

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1456.

1327.

1216.

1131.

1065.

1013.

970.

933.

901.

872.

845

820.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

472.

390.

324

273.

236.

209.

189

173.

161.

150.

140.

131.

124.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.74

-7.61

-18.42

-35.11

-58.57

-89.67

-129.20

-177.89

-236.44

-305.67

-386.31

-479.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.07

5.10

9.94

16.95

26.41

38.62

53.83

72.28

94.26

120.04

149.90

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.69

.00

-6.63

-19.14

-38.42

-65.33

-100.68

-145.19

-199.56

-264.61

-341.07

-429.70

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.098329

.206335

.324536

.452626

.589455

.733973

.885365

1.043091

1.206786

1.376214

1.551232

1.731772

5 MPH

.00

.40

1 66

3.81

6.83

10.62

15.09

20.16

25.79

31.95

38.61

45.76

53.40

10 MPH

.00

.81

3.31

7.62

13.66

21.24

30.18

40.32

51.58

63.89

77.21

91.52

106.79

20 MPH

.00

1.61

6.63

15.24

27.32

42.49

60.36

80.65

103.17

127.79

154.43

183.03

213.58

30 MPH

.00

2.42

9.94

22.86

40.99

63.73

90.54

120.97

154.75

191.68

231.64

274.55

320.38

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 245496 83 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .202

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1.500.

1366.

1249.

1156.

1084.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

415.

344.

288.

246.

217.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.01

-8.68

-20.93

-39.67

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.33

5.76

11.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.95

.00

-7.54

-21.57

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.104851

.219783

.344849

.479017

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.43

1.74

3.95

6.95

10 MPH

.00

.85

3.48

7.89

13.91

20 MPH

.00

1.71

6.96

15.79

27.81

30 MPH

.00

2.56

10.45

23.68

41.72

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1278.

1178.

1101.

1042.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

361.

301.

256.

224.

200.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.31

-9.94

-23.83

-44.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.61

2.67

6.52

12.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.29

.00

-8.54

-24.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.112213

.234656

.366514

.506669

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.79

3.97

6.87

10 MPH

.00

.89

3.59

7.94

13.75

20 MPH

.00

1.78

7.17

15.87

27.49

30 MPH

.00

2.68

10.76

23.81

41.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1194.

1114.

1052.

1003.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

311.

263.

229.

204.

185.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.68

-11.44

-27.17

-50.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.71

3.04

7.34

13.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.67

.00

-9.64

-27.10

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.120523

.250690

.389355

.535491

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.75

3.80

6.51

10 MPH

.00

.90

3.51

7.60

13.02

20 MPH

.00

1.81

7.01

15.21

26.03

30 MPH

.00

2.71

10.52

22.81

39.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1119.

1056.

1006.

964.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

265.

231.

205.

186.

171.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.12

-13.16

-30.97

-57.34

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.81

3.46

8.26

15.51

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.08

.00

-10.85

-30.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.129597

.267757

.413446

.565901

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.56

3.38

5.80

10 MPH

.00

.81

3.13

6.77

11.60

20 MPH

.00

1.62

6.25

13.53

23.20

30 MPH

.00

2.43

9.38

20.30

34.80

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1029.

983.

945.

911.

881.

853.

827.

803.

195.

178.

164.

153.

143.

134.

126.

119.

-65.78

-100.07

-143.32

-196.17

-259.45

-333.91

-420.30

-519.39

18.84

29.11

42.23

58.41

77.98

101.18

128.30

159.62

-42.96

-72.55

-111.08

-159.21

-217.79

-287.53

-369.21

-463.58

.621197

.770474

.926233

1.088061

1.255685

1.428935

1.607720

1.792013

10.67

15.00

19.91

25.35

31.30

37.75

44.68

52.10

21.33

30.00

39.82

50.70

62.60

75.49

89.36

104.19

42.66

60.01

79.63

101.40

125.20

150.99

178.72

208.39

63.99

90.01

119.45

152.10

187.80

226.48

268.08

312.58

994.

954.

919.

888.

860.

834.

810.

786.

182.

168.

156.

145.

136.

128.

121.

114.

-73.86

-111.63

-158.80

-216.20

-284.58

-364.69

-457.28

-562.87

20.88

31.98

46.00

63.24

83.98

108.48

137.04

169.81

-47.88

-80.30

-122.13

-174.18

-237.21

-311.97

-399.22

-499.47

.654131

.808214

.968460

1.134561

1.306325

1.483640

1.666464

1.854808

10.42

14.55

19.22

24.41

30.10

36.27

42.93

50.08

20.84

29.10

38.45

48.83

60.20

72.55

85.87

100.16

41.68

58.21

76.90

97.65

120.40

145.10

171.74

200.32

62.52

87.31

115.35

146.48

180.60

217.65

257.61

300.48

961.

926.

894.

865.

839.

814.

791.

769.

170.

158.

147.

138.

130.

122.

115.

109.

-82.90

-124.37

-175.89

-238.26

-312.20

-398.49

-497.72

-610.58

23.07

35.01

50.02

68.40

90.41

116.35

146.43

180.93

-53.17

-88.54

-133.97

-190.25

-258.10

-338.29

-431.42

-538.19

.688357

.847458

1.012463

1.183159

1.359420

1.541192

1.728478

1.921313

9.81

13.65

18.02

22.89

28.24

34.09

40.41

47.23

19.61

27.31

36.04

45.77

56.49

68.17

80.83

94.46

39.22

54.61

72.08

91.55

112.98

136.35

161.66

188.92

58.84

81.92

108.12

137.32

169.47

204.52

242.48

283.38

928.

896.

867.

840.

815.

792.

770.

749.

159.

148.

138.

130.

123.

116.

109.

103.

-92.98

-138.62

-195.05

-263.01

-343.27

-436.46

-543.18

-664.56

25.45

38.34

54.49

74.16

97.66

125.25

157.09

193.66

-58.95

-97.64

-147.12

-208.12

-281.42

-367.66

-467.43

-581.85

.724617

.889252

1.059587

1.235492

1.416909

1.603836

1.796307

1.994372

8.77

12.25

16.24

20.72

25.69

31.14

37.08

43.50

17.53

24.51

32.49

41.45

51.38

62.28

74.15

87.01

35.07

49.02

64.97

82.89

102.75

124.55

148.30

174.02

52.60

73.52

97.46

124.34

154.13

186.83

222.45

261.03

Bullet: Lyman # 245497 90 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .230

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1649.

1513.

1391.

1283.

1190.

1119.

1063.

1017.

978.

944.

914.

887.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

647.

544.

458.

387.

329.

283.

250.

226.

207.

191.

178.

167.

157.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.36

-5.90

-14.27

-27.13

-45.28

-69.56

-100.75

-139.61

-186.86

-243.16

-309.05

-385.31

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.59

3.94

7.66

13.08

20.51

30.29

42.68

57.94

76.29

97.91

123.09

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.22

.00

-5.04

-14.58

-29.41

-50.36

-78.22

-113.76

-157.68

-210.65

-273.21

-346.15

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087068

.182073

.285489

.397854

.519406

.649478

.787138

.931558

1.082100

1.238320

1.399905

1.566640

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.36

3.12

5.68

9.04

13.15

17.93

23.31

29.22

35.64

42.52

49.86

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.71

6.25

11.36

18.08

26.31

35.87

46.62

58.45

71.28

85.05

99.73

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.42

12.49

22.71

36.16

52.62

71.74

93.24

116.90

142.56

170.10

199.46

30 MPH

.00

1.97

8.13

18.74

34.07

54.25

78.92

107.61

139.86

175.35

213.83

255.15

299.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1558.

1431.

1318.

1219.

1142.

1081.

1031.

991.

955.

924.

896.

870.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

577.

485.

409.

347.

297.

261.

233.

213.

196.

182.

171.

160.

151.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.52

-6.64

-16.01

-30.39

-50.62

-77.50

-111.79

-154.23

-205.50

-266.16

-336.94

-418.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.80

4.42

8.56

14.56

22.74

33.37

46.72

63.02

82.46

105.29

131.76

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.42

.00

-5.68

-16.37

-32.90

-56.08

-86.68

-125.43

-173.00

-229.97

-297.06

-374.94

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092227

.192713

.301982

.420411

.547710

.682879

.825078

.973591

1.127915

1.287698

1.452695

1.622740

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.43

3.28

5.94

9.37

13.51

18.25

23.56

29.37

35.67

42.43

49.62

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.86

6.56

11.87

18.75

27.01

36.51

47.12

58.75

71.34

84.85

99.25

20 MPH

.00

1.41

5.72

13.12

23.75

37.50

54.02

73.02

94.23

117.50

142.68

169.70

198.50

30 MPH

.00

2.11

8.58

19.68

35.62

56.25

81.03

109.52

141.35

176.24

214.02

254.55

297.75

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1470.

1352.

1249.

1164.

1098.

1046.

1003.

966.

933.

905.

878.

854.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

512.

432.

365.

312.

271.

241.

219.

201.

186.

174.

163.

154.

146.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.72

-7.50

-18.02

-34.13

-56.64

-86.33

-123.94

-170.17

-225.63

-290.95

-366.88

-454.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.03

4.95

9.57

16.21

25.15

36.64

50.95

68.28

88.84

112.90

140.69

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.65

.00

-6.40

-18.39

-36.78

-62.34

-95.83

-137.94

-189.27

-250.48

-322.28

-405.32

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097839

.204282

.319806

.444424

.577210

.717293

.863888

1.016432

1.174532

1.337912

1.506384

1.679825

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.48

3.39

6.11

9.54

13.62

18.27

23.45

29.11

35.24

41.81

48.82

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.95

6.79

12.22

19.09

27.24

36.54

46.89

58.22

70.47

83.62

97.65

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.91

13.57

24.44

38.18

54.49

73.09

93.78

116.44

140.94

167.25

195.30

30 MPH

.00

2.16

8.86

20.36

36.66

57.27

81.73

109.63

140.68

174.65

211.42

250.87

292.95

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1379.

1272.

1182.

1113.

1057.

1012.

974.

941.

911.

884.

860.

836.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

450.

380.

323.

279.

247.

223.

205.

190.

177.

166.

156.

148.

140.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.99

-8.55

-20.49

-38.64

-63.79

-96.68

-138.03

-188.48

-248.60

-319.17

-400.82

-494.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.28

5.60

10.77

18.10

27.85

40.27

55.60

74.01

95.80

121.19

150.43

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.91

.00

-7.30

-20.80

-41.29

-69.54

-106.23

-152.04

-207.51

-273.43

-350.43

-439.18

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104335

.217664

.340163

.471068

.609473

.754558

.905709

1.062498

1.224623

1.391879

1.564127

1.741287

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.55

3.53

6.25

9.63

13.60

18.10

23.10

28.57

34.49

40.84

47.63

10 MPH

.00

.76

3.11

7.07

12.51

19.27

27.20

36.20

46.20

57.13

68.97

81.69

95.27

20 MPH

.00

1.53

6.22

14.14

25.02

38.53

54.40

72.41

92.40

114.27

137.94

163.37

190.53

30 MPH

.00

2.29

9.33

21.21

37.52

57.80

81.61

108.61

138.60

171.40

206.91

245.06

285.80

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 245497 90 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .230
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1290.

1196.

1124.

1067.

1020.

981.

947.

916.

889.

864.

840.

818.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

392.

333.

286.

253.

227.

208.

192.

179.

168.

158.

149.

141.

134.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.28

-9.80

-23.38

-43.81

-71.86

-108.24

-153.62

-208.55

-273.79

-350.00

-437.83

-537.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.62

6.36

12.11

20.15

30.74

44.12

60.46

80.06

103.14

129.95

160.74

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.24

.00

-8.30

-23.46

-46.23

-77.34

-117.44

-167.09

-227.06

-297.99

-380.55

-475.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111679

.232547

.362019

.499138

.643072

.793166

.948963

1.110143

1.276483

1.447835

1.624108

1.805261

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.61

3.57

6.21

9.45

13.23

17.51

22.26

27.47

33.12

39.21

45.72

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.21

7.14

12.42

18.89

26.45

35.02

44.53

54.95

66.25

78.41

91.44

20 MPH

.00

1.60

6.43

14.29

24.84

37.79

52.91

70.03

89.06

109.89

132.49

156.83

182.88

30 MPH

.00

2.40

9.64

21.43

37.26

56.68

79.36

105.05

133.58

164.84

198.74

235.24

274.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1204.

1130.

1071.

1024.

984.

950.

919.

891.

866.

843.

820.

799.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

338.

290.

255.

229.

209.

193.

180.

169.

159.

150.

142.

134.

128.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.66

-11.30

-26.72

-49.68

-80.92

-121.10

-170.75

-230.65

-301.46

-383.83

-478.43

-585.95

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

2.99

7.18

13.54

22.35

33.83

48.16

65.64

86.51

111.00

139.37

171.88

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.62

.00

-9.40

-26.34

-51.55

-85.70

-129.33

-183.21

-248.00

-324.34

-412.92

-514.42

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119992

.248694

.385119

.528434

.677960

.833226

.993899

1.159749

1.330621

1.506420

1.687100

1.872654

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.58

3.43

5.89

8.89

12.40

16.39

20.83

25.71

31.03

36.77

42.95

10 MPH

.00

.81

3.15

6.86

11.77

17.78

24.80

32.77

41.65

51.42

62.05

73.54

85.89

20 MPH

.00

1.62

6.31

13.72

23.55

35.57

49.60

65.54

83.31

102.84

124.11

147.09

171.79

30 MPH

.00

2.43

9.46

20.57

35.32

53.35

74.40

98.32

124.96

154.26

186.16

220.63

257.68

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1127.

1069.

1022.

982.

948.

918.

890.

865.

841.

819.

798.

779.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

288.

254.

228.

209.

193.

180.

168.

158.

149.

141.

134.

127.

121.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.10

-13.01

-30.51

-56.30

-91.07

-135.34

-189.90

-255.39

-332.47

-421.81

-524.10

-639.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.80

3.41

8.10

15.14

24.77

37.16

52.63

71.40

93.71

119.83

150.09

184.42

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.03

.00

-10.61

-29.52

-57.41

-94.80

-142.47

-201.08

-271.28

-353.74

-449.15

-557.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.129080

.265846

.409463

.559265

.714786

.875701

1.041783

1.212880

1.388899

1.569796

1.755567

1.946237

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.39

3.03

5.22

7.90

11.06

14.68

18.73

23.22

28.14

33.49

39.27

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.79

6.07

10.43

15.80

22.12

29.35

37.47

46.45

56.28

66.98

78.54

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.58

12.13

20.85

31.60

44.25

58.71

74.93

92.89

112.57

133.96

157.08

30 MPH

.00

2.15

8.37

18.20

31.29

47.41

66.37

88.06

112.40

139.34

168.85

200.94

235.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1047.

1004.

967.

934.

905.

879.

854.

831.

810.

789.

770.

751.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

242.

219.

201.

187.

174.

164.

154.

146.

138.

131.

125.

118.

113.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.64

-15.18

-35.32

-64.67

-103.86

-153.63

-214.61

-287.48

-372.91

-471.34

-583.43

-710.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.94

3.95

9.28

17.16

27.80

41.50

58.48

79.07

103.48

131.81

164.33

201.45

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.57

.00

-12.18

-33.56

-64.79

-106.60

-159.62

-224.52

-301.98

-392.45

-496.58

-615.34

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.139876

.286279

.438641

.596563

.759767

.928061

1.101320

1.279474

1.462498

1.650401

1.843215

2.040977

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.19

2.60

4.50

6.86

9.67

12.92

16.59

20.70

25.24

30.20

35.61

10 MPH

.00

.62

2.39

5.20

9.00

13.72

19.34

25.83

33.19

41.40

50.47

60.41

71.21

20 MPH

.00

1.24

4.77

10.40

17.99

27.44

38.68

51.66

66.38

82.80

100.94

120.81

142.42

30 MPH

.00

1.85

7.16

15.60

26.99

41.16

58.02

77.50

99.56

124.20

151.41

181.22

213.64

Bullet: Lyman # 245498 95 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .210

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1636.

1492.

1364.

1253.

1163.

1094.

1039.

995.

957.

924.

894.

867.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

683.

564.

469.

393.

331.

285.

252.

228.

209.

193.

180.

169.

159.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.37

-5.98

-14.53

-27.74

-46.51

-71.70

-104.12

-144.57

-193.78

-252.36

-321.06

-400.62

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.62

4.04

7.89

13.54

21.32

31.56

44.54

60.51

79.67

102.28

128.61

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.25

.00

-5.19

-15.04

-30.44

-52.26

-81.32

-118.41

-164.26

-219.47

-284.81

-361.00

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087438

.183551

.288744

.403579

.528110

.661298

.802155

.949824

1.103711

1.263407

1.428632

1.599203

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.49

3.41

6.18

9.81

14.19

19.26

24.92

31.13

37.85

45.05

52.73

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.97

6.82

12.36

19.61

28.39

38.51

49.84

62.25

75.69

90.11

105.46

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.94

13.64

24.73

39.23

56.78

77.03

99.67

124.51

151.39

180.21

210.92

30 MPH

.00

2.17

8.91

20.46

37.09

58.84

85.17

115.54

149.51

186.76

227.08

270.32

316.38

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1547.

1414.

1295.

1195.

1119.

1059.

1011.

971.

936.

905.

878.

852.

ENERGY (Ft-LB)

610.

505.

421.

354.

301.

264.

237.

216.

199.

185.

173.

162.

153.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.53

-6.72

-16.26

-31.00

-51.82

-79.55

-114.99

-158.91

-211.98

-274.84

-348.27

-432.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.82

4.51

8.78

15.01

23.51

34.57

48.45

65.39

85.60

109.37

136.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.45

.00

-5.81

-16.82

-33.89

-57.89

-89.60

-129.79

-179.12

-238.25

-307.94

-388.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092597

.194086

.305023

.425752

.555619

.693531

.838566

.990029

1.147444

1.310488

1.478940

1.652663

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.55

3.55

6.41

10.07

14.44

19.44

25.00

31.09

37.68

44.73

52.26

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.10

7.10

12.81

20.14

28.89

38.88

50.01

62.19

75.35

89.47

104.52

20 MPH

.00

1.54

6.20

14.19

25.63

40.28

57.77

77.76

100.02

124.37

150.70

178.94

209.03

30 MPH

.00

2.30

9.30

21.29

38.44

60.43

86.66

116.65

150.03

186.56

226.06

268.41

313.55

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1462.

1338.

1230.

1145.

1080.

1028.

985.

949.

917.

888.

861.

837.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

540.

451.

377.

319.

277.

246.

223.

205.

190.

177.

166.

156.

148.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.73

-7.56

-18.25

-34.69

-57.74

-88.21

-126.87

-174.47

-231.55

-298.94

-377.34

-467.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.05

5.03

9.78

16.63

25.86

37.74

52.54

70.44

91.73

116.67

145.51

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.67

.00

-6.53

-18.82

-37.71

-64.02

-98.53

-141.97

-194.90

-258.13

-332.37

-418.32

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.098120

.205457

.322516

.449119

.584132

.726599

.875721

1.030953

1.191920

1.358366

1.530126

1.707102

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.58

3.63

6.52

10.15

14.44

19.31

24.72

30.64

37.04

43.90

51.22

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.16

7.26

13.04

20.31

28.88

38.63

49.45

61.28

74.07

87.80

102.45

20 MPH

.00

1.54

6.32

14.53

26.09

40.61

57.76

77.25

98.90

122.56

148.14

175.60

204.90

30 MPH

.00

2.31

9.48

21.79

39.13

60.92

86.64

115.88

148.34

183.83

222.22

263.41

307.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1372.

1259.

1167.

1097.

1042.

997.

959.

926.

896.

869.

843.

820.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

475.

397.

334.

287.

254.

229.

210.

194.

181.

169.

159.

150.

142.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.00

-8.62

-20.74

-39.23

-64.90

-98.56

-140.93

-192.64

-254.42

-327.00

-411.09

-507.37

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.31

5.69

10.99

18.51

28.54

41.33

57.09

76.09

98.60

124.86

155.13

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.93

.00

-7.44

-21.23

-42.23

-71.19

-108.88

-155.90

-213.00

-280.89

-360.29

-451.89

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104630

.218878

.342847

.475536

.615952

.763222

.916739

1.076083

1.240970

1.411209

1.586686

1.767344

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.66

3.77

6.65

10.20

14.36

19.07

24.30

30.01

36.19

42.83

49.93

10 MPH

.00

.81

3.32

7.54

13.29

20.41

28.73

38.15

48.59

60.01

72.37

85.66

99.85

20 MPH

.00

1.63

6.65

15.08

26.59

40.81

57.45

76.29

97.18

120.02

144.75

171.31

199.70

30 MPH

.00

2.44

9.97

22.62

39.88

61.22

86.18

114.44

145.77

180.03

217.12

256.97

299.56

12/Trajectory Tables 315

Bullet: Lyman # 245498

Ballistic Coefficient: .210

(Cont’d.)

95 Gr.

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1283.

1186.

1112.

1054.

1007.

967.

933.

902.

875.

849.

825.

803.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

413.

347.

297.

261.

234.

214.

197.

184.

172.

161.

152.

144.

136.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.30

-9.88

-23.64

-44.39

-72.95

-110.06

-156.36

-212.56

-279.39

-357.56

-447.77

-550.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.64

6.45

12.31

20.54

31.39

45.09

61.89

82.05

105.83

133.50

165.31

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.27

.00

-8.44

-23.88

-47.12

-78.91

-119.90

-170.78

-232.29

-305.15

-390.05

-487.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111985

.233756

.364520

.503229

.648971

.801080

.959099

1.122716

1.291722

1.465986

1.645438

1.830061

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.43

1.71

3.79

6.57

9.97

13.92

18.40

23.37

28.81

34.72

41.08

47.90

10 MPH

.00

.85

3.43

7.58

13.14

19.93

27.85

36.80

46.74

57.63

69.44

82.17

95.80

20 MPH

.00

1.70

6.85

15.17

26.28

39.87

55.69

73.60

93.48

115.26

128.88

164.34

191.61

30 MPH

.00

2.56

10.28

22.75

39.42

59.80

83.54

110.40

140.22

172.89

208.33

246.51

287.41

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1198.

1122.

1062.

1013.

973.

938.

907.

879.

853.

829.

806.

784.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

356.

303.

266.

238.

217.

200.

185.

173.

163.

153.

145.

137.

130.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.67

-11.38

-26.97

-50.24

-81.95

-122.77

-173.36

-234.48

-306.84

-391.13

-488.05

-598.07

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.71

3.02

7.27

13.74

22.71

34.42

49.09

67.00

88.43

113.62

142.83

176.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.64

.00

-9.52

-26.73

-52.38

-87.14

-131.67

-186.72

-253.02

-331.24

-422.10

-526.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.120297

.249788

.387362

.532094

.683276

840426

1.003213

1.171413

1.344885

1.523551

1.707387

1.896410

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.43

1.67

3.63

6.21

9.36

13.03

17.21

21.85

26.97

32.53

38.56

45.04

10 MPH

.00

.86

3.35

7.25

12.42

18.72

26.07

34.41

43.71

53.93

65.07

77.12

90.08

20 MPH

.00

1.73

6.69

14.51

24.84

37.44

52.14

68.82

87.41

107.86

130.14

154.23

180.15

30 MPH

.00

2.59

10.04

21.76

37.25

56.15

78.21

103.23

131.12

161.79

195.20

231.35

270.23

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1123.

1063.

1014.

973.

938.

907.

879.

853.

829.

806.

785.

764.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

304.

266.

238.

217.

200.

186.

174.

163.

154.

145.

137.

130.

123.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.11

-13.08

-30.72

-56.79

-91.96

-136.88

-192.31

-258.97

-337.54

-428.73

-533.00

-651.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.81

3.43

8.18

15.31

25.08

37.71

53.49

72.69

95.56

122.41

153.35

188.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.06

.00

-10.72

-29.87

-58.12

-96.13

-144.64

-204.38

-276.04

-360.31

-457.66

-568.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.129324

.266748

.411345

.562404

.719437

.882111

1.050200

1.223563

1.402119

1.585843

1.774752

1.968882

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.47

3.20

5.49

8.31

11.63

15.42

19.67

24.39

29.55

35.18

41.26

10 MPH

.00

.76

2.95

6.40

10.98

16.62

23.25

30.84

39.35

48.77

59.11

70.36

82.52

20 MPH

.00

1.52

5.90

12.79

21.97

33.24

46.50

61.67

78.69

97.55

118.22

140.71

165.05

30 MPH

.00

2.28

8.84

19.19

32.95

49.86

69.75

92.51

118.04

146.32

177.33

211.07

247.57

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1044.

999.

960.

927.

897.

869.

844.

821.

798.

777.

757.

738.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

255.

230.

210.

195.

181.

170.

159.

150.

142.

134.

127.

121.

115.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.65

-15.25

-35.52

-65.12

-104.74

-155.13

-216.98

-291.00

-377.90

-477.98

-592.43

-722.03

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.94

3.97

9.35

17.31

28.12

42.04

59.36

80.38

105.32

134.25

167.67

205.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.60

.00

-12.28

-33.88

-65.50

-107.89

-161.75

-227.77

-306.67

-398.76

-505.20

-626.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.140082

.287050

.440283

.599356

.763976

.933951

1.109162

1.289550

1.475105

1.665855

1.861836

2.063105

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.26

2.74

4.74

7.23

10.19

13.61

17.48

21.81

26.60

31.84

37.55

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.52

5.49

9.49

14.46

20.38

27.21

34.96

43.62

53.19

63.68

75.11

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.04

10.98

18.97

28.92

40.75

54.43

69.92

87.24

106.38

127.37

150.21

30 MPH

.00

1.96

7.56

16.47

28.46

43.38

61.13

81.64

104.88

130.86

159.57

191.05

225.32

Bullet: Lyman # 257420 68 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .129

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2099.

1849.

1646.

1470.

1316.

1189.

1091.

1021.

965.

920.

881.

846.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

870.

665.

516.

409.

326.

262.

213.

180.

157.

141.

128.

117.

108.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.58

-8.89

-17.41

-29.98

-47.58

-71.33

-102.35

-141.68

-190.24

-249.01

-318.95

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.99

2.53

5.13

9.11

14.90

22.97

33.77

47.71

65.14

86.42

111.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-3.15

-9.50

-19.91

-35.35

-56.94

-85.79

-122.96

-169.36

-225.96

-293.74

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.067002

.143162

.229332

.325808

.433740

.553847

.685796

.828144

.979430

1.138749

1.305564

1.479572

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.60

3.68

6.67

10.67

15.74

21.85

28.88

36.69

45.21

54.39

64.20

10 MPH

.00

.79

3.20

7.36

13.34

21.34

31.48

43.70

57.75

73.38

90.42

108.78

128.40

20 MPH

.00

1.58

6.39

14.72

26.68

42.68

62.95

87.40

115.51

146.76

180.84

217.56

256.81

30 MPH

.00

2.38

9.59

22.09

40.03

64.01

94.43

131.10

173.26

220.14

271.26

326.34

385.21

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2021.

1780.

1591.

1421.

1275.

1156.

1068.

1003.

951.

907.

870.

836.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

799.

616.

478.

382.

305.

245.

202.

172.

152.

136.

124.

114.

105.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.87

-9.60

-18.78

-32.29

-51.15

-76.51

-109.46

-151.03

-202.09

-263.66

-336.69

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.07

2.73

5.52

9.79

15.97

24.55

35.95

50.58

68.76

90.85

117.19

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.69

.00

-3.42

-10.28

-21.47

-38.03

-61.07

-91.71

-130.97

-179.71

-238.97

-309.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.069753

.148921

.238103

.337927

.449499

.573279

.708552

.853726

1.007513

1.169141

1.338152

1.514299

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.63

3.74

6.78

10.86

16.01

22.18

29.21

37.01

45.49

54.63

64.39

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.25

7.47

13.56

21.72

32.03

44.36

58.43

74.02

90.99

109.25

128.78

20 MPH

.00

1.60

6.51

14.94

27.12

43.44

64.05

88.71

116.86

148.04

181.97

218.51

257.56

30 MPH

.00

2.39

9.76

22.41

40.69

65.16

96.08

133.07

175.29

222.05

272.96

327.76

386.33

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1943.

1719.

1536.

1373.

1235.

1126.

1046.

985.

937.

895.

859.

826.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

731.

570.

446.

356.

285.

230.

191.

165.

147.

132.

121.

111 .

103.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.94

-4.19

-10.37

-20.26

-34.78

-55.01

-82.07

-117.06

-160.94

-214.63

-279.13

-355.38

MD-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.15

2.94

5.94

10.52

17.13

26.24

38.27

53.59

72.54

95.45

122.68

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.78

.00

-3.71

-11.13

-23.18

-40.94

-65.53

-98.05

-139.46

-190.68

-252.70

-326.48

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.072559

.154849

.247198

.350567

.465927

.593408

.731930

.879885

1.036170

1.200126

1.371369

1.549705

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.63

3.75

6.85

11.00

16.22

22.41

29.43

37.18

45.61

54.68

64.37

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.25

7.51

13.70

22.00

32.44

44.82

58.86

74.37

91.22

109.36

128.75

20 MPH

.00

1.54

6.51

15.01

27.40

44.01

64.88

89.64

117.72

148.73

182.44

218.72

257.50

30 MPH

.00

2.31

9.76

22.52

41.10

66.01

97.32

134.46

176.58

223.10

273.67

328.08

386.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1850.

1647.

1471.

1317.

1189.

1092.

1021.

966.

920.

881.

846.

814.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

666.

517.

410.

327.

262.

214.

180.

157.

141.

128.

117.

108.

100.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.61

-11.38

-22.20

-38.05

-60.03

-89.28

-126.83

-173.62

-230.59

-298.74

-379.02

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.27

3.22

6.50

11.48

18.64

28.41

41.21

57.38

77.25

101.17

129.48

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.89

.00

-4.10

-12.24

-25.41

-44.71

-71.28

-106.16

-150.26

-204.56

-270.03

-347.63

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.076109

.162220

.258628

.366486

.486517

.618396

.760684

.911915

1.071185

1.237952

1.411912

1.592929

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.70

3.90

7.11

11.38

16.70

22.94

29.96

37.69

46.08

55.11

64.75

10 MPH

.00

.82

3.41

7.80

14.22

22.77

33.41

45.88

59.93

75.39

92.17

110.21

129.50

20 MPH

.00

1.65

6.82

15.61

28.43

45.54

66.82

91.76

119.85

150.77

184.33

220.42

259.00

30 MPH

.00

2.47

10.22

23.41

42.65

68.31

100.23

137.64

179.78

226.16

276.50

330.63

388.50

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 257420 68 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .129
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1763.

1576.

1408.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

604.

469.

375.

299.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-5.07

-12.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.31

1.39

3.54

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.02

.00

-4.53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.079998

.170041

.270832

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.44

1.76

4.03

10 MPH

.00

.88

3.53

8.07

20 MPH

.00

1.76

7.05

16.13

30 MPH

.00

2.64

10.58

24.20

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1686.

1506.

1347.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

545.

429.

343.

274.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.26

-5.58

-13.76

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.34

1.53

3.88

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

-.00

-5.02

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.084032

.178190

.283570

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.79

4.11

10 MPH

.00

.89

3.57

8.22

20 MPH

.00

1.79

7.14

16.45

30 MPH

.00

2.68

10.72

24.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1610.

1438.

1289.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

489.

391.

312.

251.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.39

-6.15

-15.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.68

4.27

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.31

.00

-5.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.088154

.186818

.297136

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.77

4.15

10 MPH

.00

.85

3.55

8.30

20 MPH

.00

1.70

7.09

16.59

30 MPH

.00

2.55

10.64

24.89

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1519.

1358.

1222.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

436.

348.

278.

226.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.56

-6.92

-17.01

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.42

1.90

4.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.52

.00

-6.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.093395

.197928

.314512

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.89

4.38

10 MPH

.00

.91

3.78

8.77

20 MPH

.00

1.82

7.55

17.53

30 MPH

.00

2.72

11.33

26.30

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1263.

1147.

1061.

998.

947.

904.

867.

833.

802.

241.

199.

170.

150.

135.

123.

113.

105.

97.

-24.37

-41.68

-65.58

-97.16

-137.44

-187.29

-247.74

-319.73

-404.24

7.11

12.54

20.27

30.75

44.35

61.37

82.19

107.13

136.54

-13.48

-27.88

-48.86

-77.53

-114.91

-161.85

-219.38

-288.46

-370.06

.383445

.508253

.644439

.790390

.944871

1.107143

1.276768

1.453516

1.637302

7.34

11.73

17.11

23.35

30.35

38.03

46.36

55.31

64.88

14.69

23.45

34.22

46.71

60.70

76.06

92.71

110.62

129.77

29.37

46.91

68.44

93.42

121.39

152.11

185.42

221.24

259.53

44.06

70.36

102.66

140.13

182.09

228.17

278.13

331.86

389.30

1214.

1110.

1034.

976.

929.

889.

853.

820.

790.

222.

186.

161.

144.

130.

119.

110.

102.

94.

-26.74

-45.63

-71.54

-105.55

-148.62

-201.65

-265.66

-341.60

-430.33

7.79

13.68

22.01

33.19

47.57

65.45

87.20

113.16

143.62

-14.83

-30.55

-53.30

-84.14

-124.04

-173.91

-234.75

-307.52

-393.09

.401039

.530530

.670780

.820231

.977872

1.143100

1.315569

1.495112

1.681692

7.50

11.95

17.34

23.55

30.47

38.07

46.30

55.15

64.62

15.00

23.90

34.69

47.10

60.95

76.13

92.59

110.30

129.24

30.01

47.80

69.38

94.19

121.90

152.27

185.19

220.60

258.48

45.01

71.70

104.07

141.29

182.84

228.40

277.78

330.89

387.72

1167.

1076.

1009.

956.

912.

873.

839.

808.

778.

206.

175.

154.

138.

125.

115.

106.

98.

91.

-29.38

-49.99

-78.08

-114.68

-160.69

-217.10

-284.88

-364.99

-458.16

8.54

14.93

23.90

35.81

50.97

69.74

92.45

119.46

151.00

-16.32

-33.48

-58.12

-91.28

-133.83

-186.80

-251.12

-327.78

-417.50

.419663

.553813

.698030

.850964

1.011801

1.180056

1.355464

1.537915

1.727419

7.60

12.07

17.43

23.55

30.37

37.84

45.95

54.67

64.01

15.19

24.14

34.85

47.10

60.74

75.69

91.89

109.34

128.03

30.39

48.28

69.71

94.21

121.49

151.38

183.79

218.68

256.05

45.58

72.41

104.56

141.31

182.23

227.07

275.68

328.02

384.08

1116.

1039.

980.

932.

891.

855.

823.

792.

764.

188.

163.

145.

131.

120.

110.

102.

95.

88.

-32.92

-55.78

-86.66

-126.53

-176.30

-236.98

-309.51

-394.79

-493.64

9.54

16.58

26.32

39.10

55.23

75.08

98.97

127.24

160.16

-18.32

-37.35

-64.39

-100.42

-146.36

-203.20

-271.89

-353.34

-448.35

.443165

.582695

.731520

.888591

1.053283

1.225233

1.404263

1.590329

1.783477

7.94

12.45

17.79

23.84

30.57

37.94

45.93

54.54

63.77

15.88

24.91

35.57

47.69

61.14

75.88

91.86

109.07

127.54

31.76

49.81

71.14

95.37

122.28

151.75

183.71

218.15

255.08

47.64

74.72

106.71

143.06

183.43

227.63

275.57

327.22

382.62

u>

00

Bullet: Lyman # 257312 88 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .208

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1736.

1593.

1461.

1350.

1258.

1179.

1113.

1060.

1017.

980.

947.

918.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

705.

588.

496.

417.

356.

309.

272.

242.

220.

202.

187.

175.

165.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.22

-5.33

-12.86

-24.48

-40.86

-62.75

-90.89

-126.02

-168.85

-220.07

-280.33

-350.10

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.44

3.54

6.91

11.81

18.52

27.33

38.53

52.39

69.18

89.09

112.30

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.06

.00

-4.49

-13.08

-26.42

-45.27

-70.37

-102.46

-142.26

-190.44

-247.66

-314.40

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082729

.172962

.271305

.378310

.493494

.616754

.747802

886001

1.030601

1.181029

1.336881

1.497866

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.33

3.03

5.50

8.69

12.59

17.17

22.39

28.17

34.46

41.22

48.44

10 MPH

.00

.67

2.65

6.07

11.00

17.38

25.18

34.35

44.78

56.33

68.91

82.45

96.89

20 MPH

.00

1.33

5.30

12.13

22.01

34.76

50.36

68.70

89.56

112.67

137.83

164.90

193.78

30 MPH

.00

2.00

7.96

18.20

33.01

52.14

75.54

103.05

134.33

169.00

206.74

247.35

290.66

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1653.

1517.

1393.

1296.

1212.

1140.

1082.

1035.

995.

961.

930.

903.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

633.

534.

449.

379.

328.

287.

254.

229.

209.

193.

180.

169.

159.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.35

-5.88

-14.22

-27.01

-44.99

-68.90

-99.47

-137.45

-183.52

-238.35

-302.48

-376.58

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.59

3.92

7.62

12.96

20.23

29.72

41.71

56.46

74.19

95.08

119.39

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.21

.00

-5.02

-14.50

-29.16

-49.75

-77.01

-111.67

-154.42

-205.94

-266.76

-337.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086970

.181725

.284994

.396690

.516470

.644209

.779410

.921323

1.069287

1.222833

1.381625

1.545426

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.33

3.08

5.58

8.78

12.69

17.25

22.41

28.10

34.28

40.92

48.00

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.65

6.16

11.15

17.57

25.38

34.51

44.82

56.19

68.55

81.83

96.00

20 MPH

.00

1.28

5.30

12.32

22.30

35.13

50.76

69.02

89.64

112.39

137.10

163.67

191.99

30 MPH

.00

1.92

7.95

18.48

33.45

52.70

76.14

103.53

134.46

168.58

205.66

245.50

287.99

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1560.

1431.

1327.

1238.

1162.

1100.

1049.

1007.

971.

940.

912.

886.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

565.

475.

400.

344.

299.

264.

236.

215.

198.

184.

173.

162.

153.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.52

-6.63

-15.98

-30.26

-50.24

-76.63

-110.20

-151.63

-201.61

-260.73

-329.57

-408.82

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.79

4.41

8.50

14.39

22.34

32.64

45.56

61.31

80.13

102.20

127.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.42

.00

-5.66

-16.26

-32.55

-55.26

-85.13

-122.88

-169.17

-224.61

-289.75

-365.32

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092131

.192549

.301574

.418693

.543855

.676680

.816471

.962506

1.114259

1.271356

1.433530

1.600594

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.41

3.24

5.79

9.04

12.96

17.50

22.58

28.17

34.23

40.74

47.68

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.83

6.49

11.57

18.07

25.92

34.99

45.17

56.34

68.46

81.48

95.35

20 MPH

.00

1.37

5.66

12.98

23.14

36.14

51.84

69.99

90.33

112.69

136.93

162.96

190.70

30 MPH

.00

2.06

8.49

19.47

34.72

54.21

77.76

104.98

135.50

169.03

205.39

244.43

286.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1468.

1355.

1262.

1183.

1116.

1063.

1019.

981.

949.

920.

893.

869.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

500.

421.

359.

311.

273.

243.

221.

203.

188.

176.

165.

156.

148.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.72

-7.51

-18.01

-33.99

-56.17

-85.30

-122.11

-167.27

-221.43

-285.07

-358.96

-443.71

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.03

4.94

9.49

15.96

24.64

35.78

49.64

66.46

86.36

109.66

136.55

BULLEP PATH (IN)

-.75

1.65

.00

-6.37

-18.22

-36.27

-61.28

-93.95

-134.98

-185.01

-244.53

-314.29

-394.81

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097910

.204478

.319242

.442087

.572743

.710589

.854869

1.005001

1.160573

1.321290

1.486943

1.657391

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.49

3.34

5.90

9.15

13.03

17.48

22.44

27.88

33.77

40.10

46.85

10 MPH

.00

.73

2.99

6.69

11.81

18.30

26.06

34.96

44.88

55.76

67.55

80.20

93.70

20 MPH

.00

1.46

5.98

13.37

23.61

36.61

52.13

69.91

89.76

111.52

135.09

160.40

187.40

30 MPH

.00

2.20

8.96

20.06

35.42

54.91

78.19

104.87

134.64

167.28

202.64

240.61

281.10

12/Trajectory Tables

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1380.

1285.

1202.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

440.

372.

322.

282.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.99

-8.53

-20.34

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.27

5.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.90

.00

-7.18

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.104392

.217105

.337906

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.51

3.34

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.01

6.67

20 MPH

.00

1.55

6.02

13.34

30 MPH

.00

2.32

9.03

20.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1303.

1217.

1145.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

383.

332.

289.

256.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.26

-9.65

-22.92

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.56

6.19

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.19

.00

-8.07

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111126

.230330

.357514

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.41

3.18

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.82

6.35

20 MPH

.00

1.40

5.65

12.70

30 MPH

.00

2.10

8.47

19.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1215.

1143.

1084.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

330.

288.

255.

230.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.63

-11.16

-26.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.95

7.05

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.58

.00

-9.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119438

.246847

.381744

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.41

3.13

10 MPH

.00

.71

2.83

6.26

20 MPH

.00

1.43

5.66

12 53

30 MPH

.00

2.14

8.49

18.79

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1130.

1074.

1028.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

281.

250.

225.

206.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.09

-12.96

-30.34

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.80

3.39

8.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.01

.00

-10.52

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.128891

.265138

.407982

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.33

2.90

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.66

5.80

20 MPH

.00

1.37

5.33

11.61

30 MPH

.00

2.05

7.99

17.41

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1132.

1075.

1029.

990.

957.

927.

900.

875.

852.

250.

226.

207.

192.

179.

168.

158.

150.

142.

-38.18

-62.78

-94.87

-135.14

-184.25

-242.72

-311.25

-390.47

-481.04

10.56

17.66

27.09

39.11

53.95

71.78

92.85

117.40

145.65

-20.37

-40.33

-67.78

-103.42

-147.89

-201.72

-265.61

-340.19

-426.12

.466623

.602714

.745421

.894108

1.048326

1.207755

1.372165

1.541400

1.715357

5.86

9.04

12.80

17.08

21.85

27.08

32.75

38.84

45.35

11.73

18.08

25.59

34.16

43.71

54.16

65.50

77.69

90.70

23.45

36.16

51.19

68.33

87.41

108.33

131.00

155.37

181.41

35.18

54.23

76.78

102.49

131.12

162.49

196.50

233.06

272.11

1085.

1038.

997.

963.

932.

905.

880.

856.

835.

230.

210.

194.

181.

170.

160.

151.

143.

136.

-42.80

-70.03

-105.31

-149.30

-202.57

-265.73

-339.47

-424.42

-521.21

11.75

19.51

29.74

42.67

58.48

77.41

99.70

125.59

155.29

-22.75

-44.78

-74.86

-113.65

-161.71

-219.68

-288.22

-367.96

-459.56

.492204

.633660

.781203

.934355

1.092770

1.256206

1.424491

1.597514

1.775209

5.60

8.62

12.17

16.22

20.74

25.69

31.07

36.87

43.08

11.20

17.24

24.35

32.45

41.47

51.38

62.14

73.73

86.15

22.40

34.48

48.70

64.89

82.94

102.76

124.28

147.47

172.30

33.60

51.72

73.05

97.34

124.41

154.13

186.42

221.20

258.45

1036.

996.

962.

932.

904.

879.

856.

834.

813.

210.

194.

181.

170.

160.

151.

143.

136.

129.

-48.86

-79.47

-118.80

-167.42

-225.96

-295.10

-375.46

-467.68

-572.39

13.27

21.87

33.08

47.09

64.12

84.44

108.26

135.84

167.39

-25.79

-50.44

-83.82

-126.49

-179.08

-242.26

-316.66

-402.93

-501.68

.523382

.671091

.824395

.982955

1.146527

1.314943

1.488094

1.665913

1.848375

5.44

8.29

11.62

15.42

19.66

24.33

29.41

34.91

40.81

10.88

16.57

23.25

30.85

39.33

48.66

58.83

69.82

81.62

21.77

33.15

46.49

61.69

78.65

97.32

117.66

139.63

163.24

32.65

49.72

69.74

92.54

117.98

145.98

176.48

209.45

244.86

989.

956.

926.

899.

874.

851.

830.

809.

790.

191.

178.

168.

158.

149.

142.

135.

128.

122.

-55.91

-90.34

-134.14

-188.01

-252.59

-328.51

-416.42

-516.94

-630.51

15.00

24.50

36.73

51.95

70.38

92.28

117.87

147.43

181.11

-29.24

-56.82

-93.76

-140.78

-198.49

-267.57

-348.62

-442.28

-548.99

.556792

.711122

.870652

1.035155

1.204477

1.378515

1.557212

1.740549

1.928539

5.00

7.58

10.62

14.09

17.99

22.31

27.03

32.17

37.71

10.00

15.16

21.23

28.19

35.99

44.62

54.07

64.34

75.42

19.99

30.31

42.47

56.37

71.98

89.24

108.14

128.67

150.85

29.99

45.47

63.70

84.56

107.96

133.86

162.21

193.01

226.27

Bullet: Lyman # 257464 90 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .204

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1728.

1574.

1434.

1315.

1214.

1132.

1067.

1015.

973.

936.

904.

875.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

721.

597.

495.

411.

345.

295.

256.

227.

206.

189.

175.

163.

153.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.23

-5.36

-13.01

-24.91

-41.84

-64.67

-94.26

-131.46

-177.07

-231.80

-296.33

-371.46

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.45

3.61

7.09

12.22

19.32

28.74

40.82

55.85

74.06

95.70

121.07

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.08

.00

-4.60

-13.44

-27.31

-47.08

-73.62

-107.76

-150.32

-201.99

-263.46

-335.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082849

.173811

.273700

.383087

.501894

.629987

.766673

.910941

1.061996

1.219304

1.382504

1.551358

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.40

3.24

5.92

9.43

13.75

18.84

24.58

30.93

37.83

45.24

53.15

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.80

6.49

11.84

18.86

27.51

37.67

49.17

61.86

75.65

90.48

106.30

20 MPH

.00

1.37

5.60

12.97

23.69

37.72

55.02

75.34

98.34

123.72

151.30

180.96

212.60

30 MPH

.00

2.06

8.40

19.46

35.53

56.58

82.53

113.01

147.50

185.58

226.95

271.44

318.91

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1641.

1494.

1364.

1257.

1166.

1093.

1037.

991.

952.

918.

887.

860.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

647.

538.

446.

372.

316.

272.

239.

215.

196.

181.

168.

157.

148.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.36

-5.95

-14.47

-27.65

-46.35

-71.43

-103.76

-144.15

-193.37

-252.04

-320.99

-400.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.61

4.02

7.87

13.49

21.24

31.45

44.42

60.43

79.67

102.46

129.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.24

.00

-5.17

-14.99

-30.34

-52.07

-81.04

-118.08

-163.95

-219.27

-284.87

-361.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087301

.183140

.288334

.402980

.527034

.660052

.801097

.949239

1.103843

1.264481

1.430864

1.602810

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.45

3.37

6.13

9.71

14.08

19.16

24.87

31.14

37.94

45.25

53.05

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.90

6.75

12.26

19.42

28.17

38.33

49.73

62.28

75.88

90.50

106.09

20 MPH

.00

1.40

5.80

13.49

24.52

38.85

56.34

76.65

99.47

124.55

151.76

181.00

212.19

30 MPH

.00

2.09

8.70

20.24

36.77

58.27

84.51

114.98

149.20

186.83

227.65

271.50

318.28

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1548.

1410.

1296.

1198.

1119.

1057.

1007.

966.

930.

899.

870.

844.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

577.

479.

397.

335.

287.

250.

223.

203.

186

173.

161.

151.

142.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.53

-6.71

-16.26

-31.00

-51.79

-79.49

-114.96

-158.96

-212.19

-275.38

-349.30

-434.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.82

4.51

8.79

15.00

23.49

34.56

48.49

65.52

85.90

109.93

137.84

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.45

.00

-5.82

-16.82

-33.88

-57.86

-89.59

-129.87

-179.37

-238.82

-309.01

-390.66

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092485

.194047

.305111

.425596

.555285

.693392

.838916

.991114

1.149489

1.313705

1.483543

1.658870

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.55

3.56

6.39

10.04

14.43

19.47

25.10

31.27

37.96

45.14

52.80

10 MPH

.00

.75

3.09

7.11

12.79

20.08

28.86

38.94

50.20

62.55

75.92

90.28

105.61

20 MPH

.00

1.50

6.19

14.22

25.57

40.17

57.72

77.89

100.40

125.09

151.84

180.56

211.22

30 MPH

.00

2.24

9.28

21.33

38.36

60.25

86.58

116.83

150.60

187.64

227.75

270.84

316.82

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1457.

1334.

1231.

1145.

1077.

1023.

980.

942.

909.

880.

853.

827.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

512.

424.

356.

303.

262.

232.

209.

192.

177.

165.

155.

145.

137.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.74

-7.60

-18.34

-34.83

-57.94

-88.52

-127.37

-175.23

-232.74

-300.73

-379.93

-471.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.06

5.06

9.82

16.67

25.92

37.87

52.78

70.86

92.42

117.72

147.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.68

.00

-6.57

-18.89

-37.82

-64.22

-98.90

-142.58

-195.92

-259.74

-334.76

-421.73

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.098286

.206035

.323209

.449730

.584999

.728019

.877940

1.034191

1.196384

1.364265

1.537672

1.716520

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.63

3.69

6.58

10.23

14.57

19.51

25.01

31.03

37.56

44.57

52.05

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.26

7.38

13.15

20.46

29.13

39.02

50.02

62.06

75.11

89.13

104.11

20 MPH

.00

1.60

6.52

14.77

26.30

40.92

58.26

78.04

100.04

124.13

150.22

178.26

208.22

30 MPH

.00

2.39

9.79

22.15

39.46

61.38

87.39

117.05

150.05

186.19

225.33

267.39

312.32

12/Trajectory Tables

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1369.

1261.

1169.

1096.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

450.

375.

318.

273.

240.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.01

-8.64

-20.76

-39.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.31

5.68

10.97

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.94

.00

-7.42

-21.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.104784

.219027

.342681

.475330

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.67

3.76

6.63

10 MPH

.00

.84

3.35

7.51

13.26

20 MPH

.00

1.68

6.70

15.02

26.52

30 MPH

.00

2.53

10.05

22.54

39.77

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1288.

1191.

1113.

1052.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

392.

331.

284.

248.

221.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.29

-9.83

-23.50

-44.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.63

6.40

12.24

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.25

.00

-8.37

-23.73

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111797

.233017

.363397

.502116

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.65

3.69

6.47

10 MPH

.00

.82

3.30

7.39

12.94

20 MPH

.00

1.64

6.59

14.77

25.89

30 MPH

.00

2.46

9.89

22.16

38.83

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1202.

1122.

1059.

1009.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

338.

289.

251.

224.

203.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.66

-11.34

-26.91

-50.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

3.01

7.26

13.76

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.64

.00

-9.52

-26.76

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.120110

.249441

.387229

.532467

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.64

3.61

6.24

10 MPH

.00

.83

3.29

7.23

12.48

20 MPH

.00

1.66

6.57

14.46

24.97

30 MPH

.00

2.49

9.86

21.69

37.45

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1120.

1058.

1008.

966.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

288.

251.

224.

203.

187.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.12

-13.14

-30.90

-57.19

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.81

3.45

8.24

15.46

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.08

.00

-10.82

-30.16

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.129521

.267476

.412862

.564930

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.54

3.33

5.71

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.08

6.66

11.43

20 MPH

.00

1.59

6.15

13.33

22.86

30 MPH

.00

2.39

9.23

19.99

34.28

u>

K>

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1039.

992.

953.

919.

889.

861.

835.

811.

216.

197.

182.

169.

158.

148.

139.

131.

-64.89

-98.59

-141.09

-193.01

-255.17

-328.30

-413.16

-510.47

18.49

28.54

41.40

57.28

76.48

99.26

125.89

156.65

-42.17

-71.17

-108.97

-156.20

-213.67

-282.11

-362.27

-454.88

.616049

.763897

.918228

1.078606

1.244738

1.416437

1.593595

1.776170

10.21

14.42

19.20

24.52

30.34

36.65

43.44

50.70

20.42

28.85

38.41

49.03

60.67

73.29

86.87

101.41

40.85

57.69

76.82

98.07

121.35

146.59

173.75

202.81

61.27

86.54

115.22

147.10

182.02

219.88

260.62

304.22

1004.

963.

928.

896.

868.

841.

817.

794.

201.

185.

172.

160.

150.

141.

133.

126.

-72.62

-109.69

-156.03

-212.39

-279.54

-358.21

-449.14

-552.95

20.46

31.35

45.12

62.05

82.41

106.48

134.54

166.78

-46.91

-78.69

-119.74

-170.81

-232.66

-306.04

-391.68

-490.20

.648179

.800870

.959703

1.124355

1.294614

1.470352

1.651511

1.838089

9.90

13.91

18.45

23.51

29.07

35.11

41.62

48.61

19.79

27.81

36.91

47.03

58.14

70.21

83.24

97.22

39.59

55.62

73.82

94.06

116.28

140.42

166.47

194.44

59.38

83.43

110.72

141.09

174.41

210.63

249.71

291.65

967.

931.

900.

871.

844.

820.

797.

774.

187.

173.

162.

152.

142.

134.

127.

120.

-82.00

-123.00

-173.92

-235.54

-308.59

-393.82

-491.93

-603.34

22.79

34.59

49.42

67.57

89.31

114.91

144.64

178.66

-52.52

-87.47

-132.35

-187.92

-254.92

-334.10

-426.16

-531.53

.684401

.842526

1.006499

1.176098

1.351187

1.531700

1.717627

1.908999

9.46

13.22

17.50

22.27

27.52

33.25

39.46

46.15

18.92

26.44

34.99

44.53

55.04

66.50

78.92

92.29

37.83

52.88

69.98

89.06

110.08

133.00

157.84

184.58

56.75

79.32

104.97

133.60

165.12

199.51

236.75

276.87

931.

899.

870.

844.

819.

796.

774.

753.

173.

161.

151.

142.

134.

127.

120.

113.

-92.70

-138.14

-194.29

-261.89

-341.68

-434.37

-540.37

-660.86

25.35

38.17

54.21

73.76

97.07

124.49

156.06

192.29

-58.73

-97.22

-146.43

-207.08

-279.93

-365.67

-464.73

-578.28

.723178

.887269

1.056979

1.232176

1.412794

1.598826

1.790301

1.987264

8.64

12.08

16.01

20.43

25.33

30.70

36.55

42.88

17.28

24.16

32.03

40.86

50.65

61.39

73.09

85.76

34.56

48.32

64.06

81.73

101.30

122.79

146.19

171.52

51.84

72.48

96.08

122.59

151.96

184.18

219.28

257.28

322

Bullet: Lyman # 257418 105 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .221

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1338.

1254.

1182.

1120.

1069.

1028.

992.

961.

417.

367.

325.

292.

267.

246.

229.

215.

-36.37

-55.75

-80.69

-111.84

-149.90

-195.53

-249.37

-312.03

10.46

16.38

24.18

34.10

46.42

61.40

79.27

100.26

-23.30

-39.92

-62.09

-90.48

-125.77

-168.64

-219.72

-279.61

.465090

.580938

.704234

.834733

.971909

1.115109

1.263808

1.417623

7.93

11.52

15.77

20.66

26.13

32.13

38.62

45.55

15.86

23.04

31.55

41.31

52.26

64.26

77.23

91.10

31.71

46.09

63.09

82.63

104.51

128.52

154.46

182.20

47.57

69.13

94.64

123.94

156.77

192.78

231.69

273.31

1288.

1211.

1144.

1089.

1044.

1006.

973.

944.

387.

342.

305.

277.

254.

236.

221.

208.

-40.04

-61.25

-88.40

-122.16

-163.23

-212.25

-269.83

-336.55

11.49

17.93

26.34

37.00

50.17

66.08

84.98

107.03

-25.72

-43.91

-68.04

-98.80

-136.85

-182.85

-237.42

-301.13

.486942

.607145

.734691

.869161

1.009923

1.156381

1.308100

1.464763

8.11

11.74

16.02

20.91

26.35

32.29

38.69

45.53

16.23

23.49

32.04

41.81

52.69

64.58

77.38

91.06

32.46

46.98

64.08

83.63

105.39

129.15

154.77

182.12

48.68

70.47

96.13

125.44

158.08

193.73

232.15

273.18

1241.

1170.

1110.

1061.

1021.

986.

955.

928.

359.

319.

287.

263.

243.

227.

213.

201.

-44.02

-67.18

-96.67

-133.20

-177.41

-229.94

-291.40

-362.23

12.60

19.57

28.64

40.06

54.09

70.95

90.85

113.93

-28.35

-48.22

-74.43

-107.67

-148.60

-197.85

-256.02

-323.56

.509350

.633955

.765688

.903981

1.048192

1.197822

1.352513

1.512000

8.16

11.79

16.05

20.88

26.24

32.08

38.35

45.06

16.31

23.58

32.09

41.77

52.48

64.15

76.71

90.11

32.62

47.15

64.19

83.53

104.96

128.30

153.42

180.22

48.94

70.73

96.28

125.30

157.45

192.45

230.13

270.34

1188.

1125.

1074.

1031.

995.

963.

935.

909.

329.

295.

269.

248.

231.

216.

204.

193.

-49.22

-74.84

-107.30

-147.28

-195.40

-252.28

-318.43

-394.40

14.01

21.66

31.53

43.89

58.95

76.92

98.00

122.36

-31.71

-53.68

-82.50

-118.82

-163.29

-216.53

-279.02

-351.35

.536753

.666581

.803146

.945792

1.093978

1.247311

1.405505

1.568346

8.41

12.07

16.32

21.11

26.39

32.12

38.27

44.84

16.82

24.14

32.65

42.22

52.78

64.23

76.55

89.68

33.64

48.28

65.30

84.45

105.55

128.47

153.09

179.35

50.46

72.43

97.94

126.67

158.33

192.70

229.64

269.03

12/Trajectory Tables 323

Bullet: Lyman # 257418 105 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .221
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1476.

1368.

1281.

1205.

1140.

1085.

1041.

1003.

971.

942.

915.

891.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

597.

508.

436.

383.

338.

303.

275.

253.

235.

220.

207.

195.

185.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.43

-17.78

-33.43

-55.08

-83.40

-119.08

-162.75

-215.04

-276.49

-347.59

-429.05

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.01

4.86

9.29

15.55

23.92

34.64

47.94

64.05

83.16

105.43

131.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.64

.00

-6.26

-17.82

-35.38

-59.61

-91.19

-130.78

-178.97

-236.33

-303.35

-380.72

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097624

.203326

.316656

.437452

.565565

.700558

.841789

.988674

1.140790

1.297827

1.459557

1.625816

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.39

3.12

5.50

8.52

12.15

16.33

21.00

26.14

31.71

37.69

44.07

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.79

6.23

10.99

17.04

24.30

32.65

42.01

52.28

63.42

75.38

88.14

20 MPH

.00

1.36

5.57

12.46

21.98

34.08

48.60

65.31

84.01

104.56

126.84

150.76

176.29

30 MPH

.00

2.05

8.36

18.69

32.97

51.12

72.89

97.96

126.02

156.84

190.25

226.15

264.43

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1387.

1298.

1219.

1151.

1095.

1049.

1010.

977.

947.

920.

896.

873.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

524.

448.

393.

346.

309.

280.

257.

238.

222.

209.

197.

187.

178.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.98

-8.46

-20.10

-37.61

-61.65

-92.91

-132.05

-179.68

-236.40

-302.63

-379.09

-466.36

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.25

5.43

10.34

17.24

26.36

37.95

52.24

69.43

89.67

113.21

140.27

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.87

.00

-7.04

-19.94

-39.38

-66.04

-100.57

-143.60

-195.71

-257.34

-329.19

-411.86

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104102

.215969

.335295

.461992

.595676

.735728

.881535

1.032645

1.188729

1.349544

1.514916

1.684721

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.41

3.11

5.46

8.42

11.94

15.98

20.47

25.41

30.76

36.51

42.66

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.81

6.21

10.91

16.84

23.89

31.95

40.95

50.82

61.52

73.03

85.31

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.62

12.42

21.82

33.68

47.78

63.90

81.89

101.63

123.04

146.05

170.62

30 MPH

.00

2.17

8.43

18.64

32.73

50.52

71.66

95.85

122.84

152.45

184.56

219.08

255.93

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1310.

1230.

1160.

1102.

1055.

1015.

981.

951.

924.

899.

876.

855.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

457.

400.

352.

314.

283.

259.

240.

224.

211.

199.

188.

179.

170.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.25

-9.56

-22.64

-42.16

-68.81

-103.24

-146.07

-197.92

-259.20

-330.61

-412.76

-506.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.53

6.10

11.52

19.06

28.98

41.48

56.79

75.04

96.50

121.37

149.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.16

.00

-7.93

-22.29

-43.78

-73.06

-110.73

-157.42

-213.55

-279.81

-356.80

-445.08

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110813

.229074

.354736

.487456

.626639

.771654

.922028

1.077415

1.237563

1.402288

1.571460

1.744992

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.30

2.93

5.18

8.00

11.33

15.14

19.38

24.05

29.12

34.57

40.42

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.60

5.86

10.36

16.00

22.67

30.28

38.77

48.10

58.23

69.15

80.83

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.21

11.72

20.73

32.01

45.34

60.55

77.54

96.19

116.46

138.30

161.67

30 MPH

.00

1.94

7.81

17.59

31.09

48.01

68.00

90.83

116.30

144.29

174.69

207.45

242.50

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1221.

1153.

1096.

1050.

1011.

977.

948.

921.

896.

874.

853.

833.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

394.

348.

310.

280.

257.

238.

223.

209.

198.

187.

178.

169.

162.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.61

-11.07

-26.05

-48.23

-78.26

-116.78

-164.37

-221.44

-288.74

-366.82

-456.27

-557.64

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.92

6.95

13.04

21.43

32.34

45.99

62.49

82.14

105.15

131.71

162.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.55

.00

-9.07

-25.34

-49.46

-82.07

-123.74

-174.91

-236.29

-308.47

-392.00

-487.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119124

.245625

.379126

.519011

.664664

.815629

.971574

1.132253

1.297491

1.467162

1.641183

1.819506

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.31

2.90

5.06

7.72

10.85

14.42

18.41

22.79

27.57

32.73

38.27

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.61

5.80

10.12

15.44

21.70

28.84

36.82

45.59

55.14

65.46

76.54

20 MPH

.00

1.32

5.23

11.61

20.23

30.88

43.41

57.69

73.63

91.18

110.29

130.93

153.08

30 MPH

.00

1.97

7.84

17.41

30.35

46.33

65.11

86.53

110.45

136.77

165.43

196.39

229.62

324

Bullet: Lyman # 257325 112 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .235

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1841.

1702.

1576.

1459.

1352.

1257.

1175.

1108.

1054.

1010.

973.

940.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

995.

843.

720.

618.

529.

454.

393.

343.

305.

276.

254.

235.

220.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.09

-4.74

-11.37

-21.52

-35.77

-54.78

-79.31

-110.12

-147.99

-193.66

-247.83

-311.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.28

3.12

6.02

10.24

16.02

23.69

33.55

45.90

61.06

79.28

100.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.90

.00

-3.89

-11.29

-22.81

-39.07

-60.86

-88.93

-124.06

-166.98

-218.41

-278.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.078175

.162995

.254597

.353559

.460425

.575585

.699123

.830718

.969662

1.115162

1.266633

1.423664

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.14

2.60

4.71

7.52

11.05

15.32

20.30

25.93

32.13

38.86

46.08

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.29

5.21

9.43

15.03

22.10

30.65

40.61

51.86

64.27

77.73

92.16

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.57

10.42

18.85

30.07

44.21

61.29

81.21

103.72

128.54

155.45

184.33

30 MPH

.00

1.68

6.86

15.63

28.28

45.10

66.31

91.94

121.82

155.58

192.81

233.18

276.49

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1751.

1622.

1501.

1390.

1291.

1204.

1131.

1073.

1026.

986.

952.

921.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

898.

763.

654.

560.

481.

414.

360.

318.

286.

262.

242.

225.

211.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.21

-5.24

-12.57

-23.79

-39.50

-60.44

-87.39

-121.10

-162.34

-211.82

-270.22

-338.07

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.41

3.44

6.65

11.29

17.65

26.04

36.76

50.13

66.41

85.85

108.59

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.04

.00

-4.33

-12.56

-25.28

-43.22

-67.17

-97.89

-136.13

-182.62

-238.02

-302.88

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.082316

.171324

.267469

.371328

.483360

.603785

.732436

.868733

1.011864

1.161160

1.316152

1.476511

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.18

2.70

4.89

7.80

11.45

15.82

20.87

26.52

32.71

39.40

46.56

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.36

5.39

9.77

15.60

22.90

31.65

41.74

53.04

65.42

78.80

93.13

20 MPH

.00

1.19

4.73

10.78

19.55

31.20

45.80

63.29

83.48

106.07

130.83

157.60

186.26

30 MPH

.00

1.78

7.09

16.17

29.32

46.79

68.69

94.94

125.22

159.11

196.25

236.40

279.39

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1668.

1544.

1429.

1325.

1234.

1156.

1092.

1042.

1000.

963.

932.

903.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

806.

692.

593.

508.

437.

378.

332.

297.

270.

248.

231.

216.

203.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-5.79

-13.92

-26.31

-43.65

-66.72

-96.28

-133.09

-177.90

-231.38

-294.12

-366.78

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.56

3.81

7.36

12.47

19.44

28.60

40.24

54.64

72.04

92.64

116.67

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.18

.00

-4.85

-13.97

-28.04

-47.84

-74.12

-107.67

-149.20

-199.41

-258.88

-328.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.086585

.180086

.281101

.390144

.507538

.633268

.766896

.907651

1.054784

1.207764

1.366216

1.529876

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.18

2.74

5.00

8.00

11.73

16.15

21.21

26.82

32.95

39.56

46.63

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.36

5.47

10.00

15.99

23.46

32.31

42.41

53.64

65.90

79.12

93.26

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.72

10.95

20.00

31.99

46.91

64.61

84.83

107.28

131.80

158.24

186.52

30 MPH

.00

1.72

7.09

16.42

30.00

47.98

70.37

96.92

127.24

160.93

197.70

237.36

279.77

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1574.

1457.

1350.

1255.

1174.

1107.

1053.

1009.

972.

939.

910.

884.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

719.

616.

528.

453.

392.

343.

305.

276.

253.

235.

219.

206.

194.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.50

-6.52

-15.66

-29.56

-49.00

-74.73

-107.54

-148.15

-197.28

-255.54

-323.52

-401.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.76

4.30

8.26

13.96

21.71

31.80

44.52

60.10

78.77

100.73

126.25

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.38

.00

-5.51

-15.77

-31.58

-53.68

-82.85

-119.84

-165.33

-219.96

-284.31

-359.12

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091720

.190810

.297811

.413111

.536787

.668509

.807565

.953165

1.104725

1.261839

1.424217

1.591662

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.26

2.91

5.29

8.41

12.24

16.71

21.76

27.33

33.39

39.92

46.89

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.52

5.83

10.59

16.83

24.48

33.43

43.52

54.67

66.79

79.84

93.78

20 MPH

.00

1.23

5.05

11.65

21.18

33.65

48.96

66.85

87.04

109.33

133.58

159.68

187.56

30 MPH

.00

1.84

7.57

17.48

31.77

50.48

73.44

100.28

130.57

164.00

200.37

239.52

281.34

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 257325 112 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .235
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1481.

1372.

1274.

1190.

1120.

1064.

1018.

979.

946.

916.

889.

864.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

637.

545.

468.

404.

352.

312.

281.

258.

239.

222.

209.

197.

186.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.40

-17.71

-33.39

-55.21

-83.93

-120.31

-165.05

-218.82

-282.14

-355.79

-440.40

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.00

4.84

9.30

15.67

24.25

35.32

49.13

65.92

85.86

109.24

136.27

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.63

.00

-6.24

-17.84

-35.58

-60.23

-92.53

-133.20

-182.89

-242.14

-311.71

-392.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097473

.202751

.316264

.438170

.568227

.705792

.850053

1.000381

1.156337

1.317611

1.483986

1.655318

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.34

3.08

5.56

8.75

12.61

17.05

22.03

27.51

33.45

39.84

46.67

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.68

6.16

11.12

17.51

25.22

34.11

44.07

55.02

66.90

79.68

93.34

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.37

12.32

22.24

35.02

50.44

68.22

88.13

110.03

133.80

159.36

186.67

30 MPH

.00

1.97

8.05

18.49

33.35

52.52

75.66

102.33

132.20

165.05

200.70

239.04

280.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1389.

1290.

1203.

1131.

1072.

1025.

985.

951.

921.

893.

868.

845.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

559.

480.

414.

360.

318.

286.

261.

241.

225.

211.

198.

187.

177.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.98

-8.45

-20.17

-37.89

-62.39

-94.43

-134.71

-183.92

-242.58

-311.45

-391.18

-482.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.25

5.47

10.49

17.59

27.05

39.13

54.07

72.05

93.34

118.17

146.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.88

.00

-7.11

-20.23

-40.13

-67.57

-103.25

-147.86

-201.92

-266.19

-341.32

-427.95

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION. (IN)

.000000

.103948

.216074

.336593

.465332

.601707

.744905

.894258

1.049302

1.209706

1.375241

1.545753

1.721143

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.41

3.22

5.75

8.95

12.75

17.09

21.94

27.25

33.02

39.23

45.86

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.83

6.44

11.50

17.90

25.50

34.19

43.88

54.51

66.04

78.45

91.72

20 MPH

.00

1.39

5.66

12.88

23.00

35.80

51.01

68.38

87.75

109.02

132.08

156.90

183.44

30 MPH

.00

2.08

8.49

19.32

34.50

53.70

76.51

102.57

131.63

163.52

198.13

235.36

275.16

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1299.

1211.

1137.

1078.

1029.

989.

954.

924.

896.

871.

847.

825.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

487.

420.

365.

322.

289.

263.

243.

227.

212.

200.

188.

178.

169.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.27

-9.69

-23.05

-43.11

-70.62

-106.32

-150.87

-204.82

-268.90

-343.77

-430.08

-528.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.58

6.24

11.86

19.73

30.11

43.24

59.30

78.56

101.26

127.64

157.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.20

.00

-8.14

-22.97

-45.27

-75.74

-115.07

-163.80

-222.66

-292.31

-373.40

-466.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.111279

.230944

.358865

.494499

.637036

.785784

.940262

1.100129

1.265145

1.435149

1.610038

1.789760

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.47

3.29

5.80

8.92

12.58

16.74

21.38

26.48

32.01

37.97

44.36

10 MPH

.00

.73

2.93

6.59

11.60

17.83

25.16

33.49

42.77

52.95

64.01

75.94

88.71

20 MPH

.00

1.46

5.86

13.18

23.21

35.67

50.31

66.97

85.53

105.90

128.03

151.88

177.42

30 MPH

.00

2.18

8.80

19.77

34.81

53.50

75.47

100.46

128.30

158.85

192.04

227.81

266.14

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1212.

1138.

1078.

1030.

989.

955.

924.

896.

871.

847.

825.

804.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

420.

365.

322.

289.

264.

243.

227.

212.

200.

189.

178.

169.

161.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.64

-11.20

-26.46

-49.17

-80.05

-119.78

-168.91

-228.16

-298.19

-379.66

-473.22

-579.56

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

2.96

7.10

13.38

22.08

33.43

47.62

64.91

85.55

109.78

137.85

170.00

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.59

.00

-9.28

-26.01

-50.92

-84.68

-127.83

-181.10

-245.16

-320.65

-408.24

-508.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119591

.247442

.383011

.525489

.674183

.828609

.988424

1.153390

1.323344

1.498183

1.677852

1.862340

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.47

3.24

5.63

8.56

11.99

15.90

20.27

25.07

30.30

35.96

42.04

10 MPH

.00

.74

2.93

6.49

11.26

17.12

23.99

31.81

40.54

50.14

60.60

71.92

84.08

20 MPH

.00

1.48

5.87

12.97

22.51

34.24

47.98

63.62

81.07

100.28

121.21

143.83

168.16

30 MPH

.00

2.22

8.80

19.46

33.77

51.35

71.97

95.43

121.61

150.42

181.81

215.75

252.24

Bullet: Lyman # 280468 122 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .193

K>

Os

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2281.

2089.

1917.

1756.

1604.

1479.

1367.

1267.

1181.

1110.

1054.

1009.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1693.

1409.

1181.

996.

835.

697.

593.

506.

435.

378.

334.

301.

276.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.71

-3.08

-7.44

-14.16

-23.71

-36.60

-53.51

-75.06

-102.04

-135.25

-175.49

-223.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.83

2.05

4.00

6.86

10.86

16.27

23.36

32.47

43.92

58.05

75.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.46

.00

-2.45

-7.26

-14.88

-25.86

-40.85

-60.49

-85.56

-116.85

-155.17

-201.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.062823

.131666

.206627

.288392

.377790

.475225

.580752

.694822

.817575

.948709

1.087488

1.233063

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.34

4.26

6.85

10.14

14.15

18.90

24.43

30.69

37.62

45.15

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.05

4.69

8.52

13.69

20.28

28.29

37.81

48.85

61.37

75.24

90.30

20 MPH

.00

.99

4.11

9.37

17.03

27.38

40.56

56.58

75.62

97.71

122.75

150.48

180.60

30 MPH

.00

1.49

6.16

14.06

25.55

41.07

60.84

84.88

113.43

146.56

184.12

225.71

270.90

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2186.

2010.

1843.

1686.

1546.

1428.

1320.

1227.

1148.

1084.

1033.

991.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1560.

1294.

1094.

920.

770.

648.

552.

472.

407.

357.

318.

289.

266.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.77

-3.34

-8.07

-15.35

-25.68

-39.65

-57.91

-81.15

-110.18

-145.80

-188.79

-239.91

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.90

2.22

4.33

7.43

11.76

17.60

25.23

35.00

47.22

62.23

80.30

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.53

.00

-2.68

-7.91

-16.20

-28.13

-44.34

-65.53

-92.52

-126.10

-167.04

-216.11

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.065495

.137066

.215012

.300131

.393183

.494170

.603474

.721433

.847999

.982661

1.124571

1.272966

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.06

2.42

4.41

7.10

10.49

14.61

19.49

25.12

31.47

38.46

46.02

10 MPH

.00

.53

2.12

4.84

8.82

14.20

20.97

29.21

38.97

50.25

62.95

76.92

92.04

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.25

9.68

17.65

28.40

41.95

58.42

77.94

100.50

125.90

153.85

184.08

30 MPH

.00

1.58

6.37

14.53

26.47

42.60

62.92

87.63

116.92

150.74

188.84

230.77

276.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2105.

1933.

1770.

1618.

1491.

1377.

1276.

1188.

1116.

1059.

1013.

974.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1433.

1200.

1012.

849.

709.

602.

514.

441.

382.

338.

304.

278.

257.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.83

-3.63

-8.74

-16.63

-27.81

-42.95

-62.67

-87.74

-118.97

-157.14

-203.05

-257.40

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.98

2.41

4.69

8.04

12.73

19.03

27.24

37.71

50.76

66.67

85.75

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.60

.00

-2.93

-8.63

-17.63

-30.58

-48.10

-70.99

-100.03

-136.02

-179.73

-231.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.068289

.142658

.223756

.312409

.409106

.513854

.627113

.749060

.879435

1.017537

1.162505

1.313691

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.08

2.47

4.54

7.31

10.78

15.01

20.00

25.74

32.15

39.17

46.74

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.15

4.95

9.07

14.61

21.57

30.02

40.01

51.48

64.30

78.34

93.47

20 MPH

.00

1.08

4.30

9.89

18.14

29.22

43.14

60.05

80.02

102.95

128.61

156.68

186.94

30 MPH

.00

1.62

6.45

14.84

27.21

43.83

64.71

90.07

120.03

154.43

192.91

235.02

280.41

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2024.

1856.

1698.

1556.

1437.

1328.

1233.

1153.

1088.

1037.

994.

957.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1311.

1109.

933.

781.

656.

559.

478.

412.

360.

321.

291.

268.

248.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.90

-3.93

-9.48

-18.03

-30.18

-46.56

-67.86

-94.90

-128.45

-169.32

-218.25

-275.96

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.06

2.61

5.09

8.73

13.80

20.59

29.42

40.62

54.48

71.33

91.42

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.69

.00

-3.21

-9.42

-19.23

-33.27

-52.23

-76.93

-108.15

-146.68

-193.27

-248.64

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.071096

.148506

.233024

.325440

.425797

.534433

.651710

.777613

.911668

1.053039

1.200947

1.354844

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.07

2.51

4.64

7.47

11.03

15.35

20.43

26.23

32.67

39.68

47.23

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.14

5.01

9.28

14.94

22.06

30.70

40.86

52.45

65.33

79.37

94.45

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.27

10.02

18.55

29.88

44.12

61.40

81.72

104.91

130.67

158.73

188.91

30 MPH

.00

1.54

6.41

15.04

27.83

44.82

66.18

92.10

122.58

157.36

196.00

238.10

283.36

12/Trajectory Tables

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

1374. 1273. 1186. 1114. 1058. 1011. 973. 939.

511. 439. 381. 336. 303. 277. 256. 239.

-33.27 -51.28 -74.66 -104.22 -140.76 -185.05 -237.81 -299.69

9.64 15.20 22.63 32.24 44.34 59.25 77.25 98.57

-21.34 -36.80 -57.65 -84.68 -118.68 -160.43 -210.65 -270.00

.446655 .560183 .682398 .813026 .951352 1.096520 1.247889 1.405Q15

7.88 11.58 16.05 21.26 27.15 33.64 40.67 48.21

15.75 23.16 32.10 42.52 54.30 67.27 81.34 96.43

31.51 46.33 64.20 85.04 108.59 134.55 1 62.69 192.85

47.26 69.49 96.31 127.56 162.89 201.82 244.03 289.28

1314. 1221. 1143. 1080. 1030. 988. 953. 921.

468. 404. 354. 316. 287. 265. 246. 230.

-36.76 -56.57 -82.22 -114.51 -154.23 -202.11 -258.87 -325.07

10.64 16.74 24.85 35.26 48.32 64.29 83.45 105.96

-23.69 -40.73 -63.62 -93.14 -130.09 -175.21 -229.20 -292.63

.468814 .587342 .714456 .849617 .991969 1.140764 1.295485 1.455771

8.26 12.09 16.67 21.97 27.89 34.39 41.40 48.91

16.51 24.17 33.34 43.93 55.79 68.77 82.81 97.82

33.02 48.34 66.69 87.87 111.57 137.55 165.61 195.63

49.53 72.52 100.03 131.80 167,36 206.32 248.42 293.45

1257. 1173. 1104. 1049. 1005. 967\ 934~ 904

428. 373. 330. 298. 273. 253. 236. 221.

-40.69 -62.50 -90.62 -125.84 -168.93 -220.61 -281.50 -352.25

11.75 18.43 27.25 38.53 52.56 69.61 89.89 113.62

-26.29 -45.07 -70.16 -102.35 -142.41 -191.06 -248.92 -316.64

.492293 .615903 .747835 .887324 1.033532 1.185857 1.343880 1.507311

8.58 12.52 1 7.18 22.51 28.42 34.88 41.84 49.27

17.17 25.03 34.36 45.01 56.85 69.76 83.68 98.55

34.34 50.06 68.71 90.02 113.70 139.53 167.36 197.10

51.51 75.09 103.07 135.03 170,55 209,29 251.04 295.65

1204. 1129. 1069. 1021. 981. 946. 915. 887.

392. 345. 309. 282. 260. 242. 227. 213.

-45.16 -69.20 -100.05 -138.47 -185.21 -240.95 -306.26 -381.92

12.99 20.31 29.91 42.11 57.16 75.31 96.74 1 21.75

-29.25 -49.95 -77.46 -112.55 -155.96 -208.36 -270.34 -342.67

.517498 .646322 .783030 .926754 1.076799 1.232683 1.394074 1.560741

8.87 12.88 17.57 22.89 28.76 35.14 42.01 49.35

17.75 25.75 35.15 45.78 57.52 70.29 84.02 98.69

35.49 51.51 70.29 91.55 115.03 140.57 168.05 197.38

53.24 77.26 105.44 137.33 172.55 210.86 252.07 296.07

Bullet: Lyman # 280468 122 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .193
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1558.

1438.

1330.

1235.

1154.

1089.

1037.

995.

958.

926.

897.

871.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

783.

658.

560.

479.

413.

361.

321.

291.

268.

249.

232.

218.

205.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.52

-6.63

-15.96

-30.19

-50.15

-76.62

-110.38

-152.20

-202.78

-262.70

-332.70

-413.47

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.79

4.40

8.47

14.35

22.35

32.78

45.90

61.98

81.20

103.83

130.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.42

.00

-5.64

-16.18

-32.45

-55.22

-85.30

-123.42

-170.31

-226.55

-292.85

-369.94

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092294

.192518

.301012

.418143

.543904

.677827

.819079

.966876

1.120669

1.280075

1.444831

1.614758

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.41

3.19

5.74

9.04

13.06

17.73

22.97

28.74

35.00

41.73

48.92

10 MPH

M

.71

2.82

6.39

11.48

18.08

26.12

35.45

45.93

57.47

70.00

83.47

97.84

20 MPH

M

1.43

5.65

12.78

22.95

36.16

52.24

70.90

91.87

114.95

140.00

166.93

195.69

30 MPH .

.00

2.14

8.47

19.17

34.43

54.24

78.36

106.36

137.80

172.42

210.00

250.40

293.53

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1477.

1365.

1265.

1179.

1109.

1053.

1008.

969.

936.

906.

879.

854.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

693.

591.

504.

433.

377.

333.

300.

275.

255.

237.

222.

209.

198.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.43

-17.82

-33.66

-55.75

-84.87

-121.81

-167.28

-221.91

-286.35

-361.35

-447.57

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.01

4.88

9.40

15.88

24.62

35.89

49.98

67.08

87.43

111.30

138.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.64

.00

-6.30

-18.05

-36.04

-61.08

-93.92

-135.30

-185.85

-246.20

-317.11

-399.24

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097608

.203316

.317572

.440510

.571814

.710742

.856446

1.008304

1.165887

1.328895

1.497125

1.670445

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.39

3.20

5.76

9.07

13.05

17.62

22.73

28.35

34.44

41.00

48.00

10 MPH

m

2.78

6.39

11.53

18.14

26.09

35.23

45.46

56.70

68.89

81.99

96.00

20 MPH

to

1 Jj

5.57

12.79

23.06

36.28

52.18

70.47

90.92

113.39

137.77

163.99

192.00

30 MPH ' ' 1 ‘

.00

204

8.35

19.18

34.59

54.42

78.27

105.70

136.38

170.09

206.66

245.98

288.00

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1385.

1283.

1195.

1121.

1063.

1016.

976.

942.

912.

884.

859.

835.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

609.

520.

446.

387.

341.

306.

280.

258.

240.

225.

212.

200.

189.

DROP ONI)

.00

-1.98

-8.49

-20.29

-38.18

-62.95

-95.39

-136.23

-186.12

-245.68

-315.65

-396.72

-489.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.26

5.52

10.60

17.81

27.41

39.69

54.89

73.18

94.87

120.19

149.37

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.89

.00

-7.18

-20.45

-40.61

-68.43

-104.65

-149.92

-204.86

-270.21

-346.66

-434.86

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104091

.216662

.337921

.467644

.605159

.749599

.900296

1.056790

1.218757

1.385979

1.558311

1.735669

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.47

3.34

5.95

9.25

13.16

17.63

22.60

28.05

33.97

40.33

47.14

10 MPH

J&§ 7

Jf

2.93

6.67

11.91

18.51

26.33

35.25

45.19

56.10

67.93

80.66

94.28

20 MPH

30 MPH

1.44

5.86

13.35

23.81

37.02

52.66

70.50

90.39

112.20

135.86

161.33

188.56

.00

" 2.16

8.80

20.02

35.72

55.52

78.99

105.76

135.58

168.30

203.80

241.99

282.83

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1296.

1205.

1130.

1070.

1022.

981.

946.

916.

888.

862.

838.

816.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

531.

455.

394.

346.

310.

283.

261.

243.

227.

213.

201.

190.

180.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.28

-9.73

-23.18

-43.41

-71.20

-107.29

-152.38

-207.00

-271.96

-347.93

-435.56

-535.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.59

6.29

11.97

19.94

30.46

43.79

60.09

79.67

102.77

129.62

160.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.22

.00

-8.20

-23.19

-45.74

-76.58

-116.43

-165.82

-225.53

-296.26

-378.64

-473.40

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.111427

.231537

.360168

.496700

.640265

.790161

.945904

1.107157

1.273687

1.445341

1.622029

1.803709

5 MPH

.00

AO

1.52

3.41

6.00

9.20

12.96

17.24

22.00

27.23

32.90

39.02

45.58

10 MPH

.00

.75

3.04

6.82

11.99

18.40

25.93

34.48

44.00

54.45

65.81

78.05

91.17

20 MPH

.00

1.51

6.07

13.64

23.98

36.80

51.85

68.96

88.00

108.91

131.62

156.10

182.33

30 MPH

.00

2.26

9.11

20.45

35.97

55.20

77.78

103.44

132.01

163.36

197.43

234.15

273.50

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 280473 124 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .275

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1864.

1737.

1620.

1510.

1409.

1321.

1243.

1175.

1117.

1069.

1029.

994.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1101.

956.

831.

723.

628.

546.

480.

425.

380.

343.

315.

291.

272.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.08

-4.65

-11.09

-20.84

-34.43

-52.39

-75.33

-103.92

-138.80

-180.63

-230.04

-287.64

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.25

3.02

5.77

9.73

15.11

22.14

31.13

42.28

55.89

72.19

91.43

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.87

.00

-3.74

-10.79

-21.69

-36.95

-57.19

-83.09

-115.27

-154.40

-201.11

-256.01

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077698

.161112

.250537

.346445

.449310

.559341

.676475

.800708

.931780

1.069193

1.212349

1.360768

5 MPH

.00

.24

.98

2.25

4.09

6.54

9.62

13.33

17.66

22.60

28.09

34.09

40.55

10 MPH

.00

.47

1.96

4.49

8.17

13.08

19.24

26.66

35.32

45.19

56.18

68.17

81.10

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.91

8.99

16.35

26.16

38.49

53.32

70.65

90.39

112.36

136.35

162.19

30 MPH

.00

1.42

5.87

13.48

24.52

39.24

57.73

79.98

105.97

135.58

168.53

204.52

243.29

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1769.

1651.

1539.

1435.

1343.

1263.

1192.

1131.

1081.

1039.

1003.

972.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

994.

862.

750.

652.

567.

497.

439.

391.

352.

322.

297.

277.

260.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.19

-5.15

-12.29

-23.12

-38.18

-58.05

-83.40

-114.86

-153.09

-198.74

-252.43

-314.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.38

3.34

6.41

10.80

16.73

24.50

34.31

46.45

61.19

78.73

99.31

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.01

.00

-4.19

-12.07

-24.18

-41.10

-63.49

-92.00

-127.28

-169.98

-220.72

-280.07

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081838

.169617

.263744

.364708

.472846

.588084

.710445

.839739

.975526

1.117208

1.264266

1.416318

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.37

4.30

6.87

10.07

13.89

18.32

23.32

28.84

34.83

41.27

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.06

4.73

8.61

13.75

20.13

27.78

36.64

46.64

57.68

69.67

82.54

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4.13

9.47

17.22

27.49

40.27

55.55

73.27

93.28

115.36

139.34

165.07

30 MPH

.00

1.53

6.19

14.20

25.83

41.24

60.40

83.33

109.91

139.92

173.04

209.01

247.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1680.

1566.

1460.

1365.

1282.

1209.

1145.

1093.

1049.

1012.

979.

951.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

892.

777.

675.

587.

513.

453.

402.

361.

329.

303.

282.

264.

249.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.32

-5.72

-13.67

-25.72

-42.42

-64.43

-92.39

-126.95

-168.78

-218.49

-276.67

-343.89

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.54

3.72

7.14

12.00

18.54

27.04

37.76

50.94

66.82

85.62

107.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.16

.00

-4.71

-13.52

-26.99

-45.76

-70.48

-101.81

-140.40

-186.87

-241.81

-305.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086273

.178767

.277979

.384320

.497759

.618329

.745904

.880103

1.020350

1.166090

1.316908

1.472500

* MPH

.00

.26

1.06

2.46

4.49

7.14

10.41

14.31

18.78

23.79

29.28

35.22

41.58

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.13

4.92

8.97

14.27

20.83

28.61

37.56

47.58

58.57

70.44

83.16

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.26

9.85

17.95

28.54

41.65

57.22

75.13

95.16

117.13

140.89

166.32

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.39

14.77

26.92

42.82

62.48

85.84

112.69

142.74

175.70

211.33

249.48

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1585.

1478.

1380.

1296.

1221.

1156.

1101.

1056.

1018.

985.

955.

929.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

796.

692.

601.

524.

462.

410.

368.

334.

307.

285.

267.

251.

238.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.49

-6.43

-15.39

-28.90

-47.59

-72.13

-103.16

-141.34

-187.30

-241.62

-304.90

-377.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.73

4.20

8.02

13.42

20.67

30.04

41.77

56.10

73.22

93.36

116.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.35

.00

-5.37

-15.29

-30.39

-51.34

-78.78

-113.37

-155.73

-206.47

-266.15

-335.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091387

.189408

.294512

.406731

.526075

.652464

.785560

.924808

1.069633

1.219600

1.374385

1.533750

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.14

2.62

4.73

7.47

10.83

14.78

19.27

24.25

29.68

35.53

41.79

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.28

5.25

9.47

14.94

21.66

29.55

38.53

48.49

59.36

71.07

83.59

20 MPH

.00

1.11

4.55

10.49

18.93

29.88

43.31

59.11

77.06

96.98

118.71

142.14

167.17

30 MPH

.00

1.66

6.83

15.74

28.40

44.83

64.97

88.66

115.59

145.47

178.07

213.20

250.76

u>

u>

Bullet: Lyman # 280473 124 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .275
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1492.

1392.

1306.

1230.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

705.

412.

533.

470.

416.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.68

-7.31

-17.41

-32.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.98

4.73

8.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.60

.00

-6.07

-17.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097118

.201272

.312577

.430999

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.21

2.76

4.93

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.42

5.51

9.86

20 MPH

.00

1.19

4.85

11.03

19.71

30 MPH

.00

1.78

7.27

16.54

29.57

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1399.

1313.

1236.

1168.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

619.

539.

474.

420.

376.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.96

-8.35

-19.77

-36.91

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.21

5.32

10.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.84

.00

-6.88

-19.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103574

.214292

.332119

.457030

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.26

2.83

5.02

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.52

5.65

10.04

20 MPH

.00

1.26

5.03

11.31

20.07

30 MPH

.00

1.89

7.55

16.96

30.11

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1314.

1236.

1169.

1112.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

540.

475.

421.

376.

340.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.24

-9.51

-22.50

-41.82

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.52

6.04

11.40

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.14

.00

-7.85

-22.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.110646

.228400

.353239

.484881

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.24

2.80

4.96

10 MPH

.00

.62

2.48

5.60

9.91

20 MPH

.00

1.23

4.97

11.20

19.82

30 MPH

.00

1.85

7.45

16.80

29.73

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1224.

1159.

1104.

1058.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

465.

413.

370.

335.

308.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.60

-11.02

-25.90

-47.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.91

6.90

12.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.53

.00

-8.99

-25.09

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.118956

.244967

.377707

.516631

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.25

2.78

4.85

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.50

5.55

9.70

20 MPH

.00

1.26

5.00

11.11

19.39

30 MPH

.00

1.89

7.50

16.66

29.09

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1163.

1107.

1061.

1022.

989.

959.

932.

908.

373.

338.

310.

288.

269.

253.

239.

227.

-53.57

-80.94

-115.37

-157.50

-207.93

-267.23

-335.86

-414.40

15.02

23.06

33.36

46.15

61.64

80.05

101.52

126.26

-34.17

-57.51

-87.91

-126.01

-172.41

-227.68

-292.28

-366.79

.556491

.688747

.827233

.971363

1.120682

1.274856

1.433636

1.596839

7.72

11.11

15.05

19.48

24.37

29.69

35.41

41.52

15.44

22.22

30.09

38.96

48.74

59.37

70.82

83.04

30.88

44.44

60.19

77.92

97.48

118.75

141.64

166.09

46.33

66.66

90.28

116.88

146.22

178.12

212.46

249.13

1112.

1065.

1025.

991.

961.

934.

910.

887.

340.

312.

289.

270.

254.

240.

228.

217.

-60.41

-90.91

-129.06

-175.45

-230.67

-295.18

-369.55

-454.39

16.82

25.68

36.94

50.81

67.51

87.18

110.03

136.28

-38.42

-64.37

-97.97

-139.82

-190.49

-250.45

-320.27

-400.57

.588739

.726729

.870406

1.019304

1.173081

1.331480

1.494315

1.661446

7.81

11.15

15.00

19.30

24.03

29.17

34.70

40.61

15.62

22.30

29.99

38.60

48.06

58.34

69.40

81.21

31.24

44.61

59.98

77.20

96.12

116.68

138.80

162.43

46.85

66.91

89.97

115.79

144.19

175.02

208.20

243.64

1065.

1026.

992.

962.

935.

910.

888.

867.

312.

290.

271.

255.

240.

228.

217.

207.

-68.15

-102.12

-144.33

-195.36

-255.67

-325.83

-406.46

-498.09

18.82

28.56

40.84

55.86

73.76

94.76

119.09

146.92

-43.25

-72.08

-109.16

-155.06

-210.24

-275.27

-350.77

-437.26

.622808

.766427

.915271

1.068994

1.227343

1.390127

1.557207

1.728488

7.66

10.87

14.54

18.64

23.15

28.05

33.32

38.96

15.33

21.75

29.09

37.29

46.30

56.09

66.64

77.93

30.66

43.50

58.18

74.57

92.60

112.18

133.28

155.86

45.99

65.24

87.26

111.86

138.89

168.27

199.92

233.78

1019.

986.

957.

930.

906.

884.

863.

843.

286.

268.

252.

238.

226.

215.

205.

196.

-77.61

-115.68

-162.66

-218.99

-285.29

-362.15

-450.09

-549.70

21.20

31.94

45.37

61.61

80.90

103.46

129.48

159.17

-48.93

-81.12

-122.21

-172.65

-233.07

-304.04

-386.09

-479.82

.661156

.810838

.965352

1.124453

1.287961

1.455745

1.627716

1.803814

7.41

10.43

13.87

17.72

21.96

26.57

31.55

36.89

14.82

20.86

27.75

35.44

43.91

53.13

63.09

73.78

29.65

41.72

55.50

70.88

87.82

106.27

126.19

147.56

44.47

62.58

83.24

106.33

131.74

159.40

189.28

221.34

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 280412 136 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .245

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

3S0

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1847.

1706.

1576.

1455.

1348.

1256.

1177.

1111.

1058.

1014.

977.

945.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1208.

1031.

879.

750.

639.

549.

476.

418.

372.

338.

310.

288.

269.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.09

-4.71

-11.32

-21.43

-35.67

-54.69

-79.23

-110.05

-147.89

-193.47

-247.49

-310.58

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.27

3.10

6.00

10.22

16.02

23.72

33.59

45.94

61.06

79.21

100.61

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.90

.00

-3.87

-11.25

-22.77

-39.05

-60.86

-88.94

-124.05

-166.91

-218.20

-278.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.078041

.162568

.254059

.353140

.460329

.575664

.699162

.830517

.969067

1.114051

1.264896

1.421199

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.56

4.68

7.51

11.06

15.33

20.29

25.88

32.04

38.71

45.87

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.21

5.11

9.35

15.02

22.12

30.65

40.57

51.76

64.07

77.42

-91.73

20 MPH

.00

1.07

4.42

10.23

18.71

30.04

44.23

61.30

81.14

103.51

128.15

154.84

183.46

30 MPH

.00

1.61

6.64

15.34

28.06

45.05

66.35

91.96

121.71

155.27

192.22

232.27

275.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1754.

1621.

1497.

1384.

1287.

1203.

1132.

1075.

1028.

989.

955.

925.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1090.

929.

793.

676.

578.

500.

437.

387.

349.

319.

296.

276.

259.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.20

-5.23

-12.55

-23.79

-39 57

-60.60

-87.64

-121.44

-162.73

-212.23

-270.58

-338.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.41

3.44

6.67

11.34

17.75

26.17

36.92

50.29

66.55

85.92

108.57

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.03

.00

-4.33

-12.59

-25.38

-43.42

-67.47

-98.28

-136.59

-183.10

-238.46

-303.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082197

.171167

.267505

.371814

.484275

.604913

.733562

.869670

1.012464

1.161298

1.315715

1.475392

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.17

2.70

4.93

7.88

11.55

15.92

20.95

26.57

32.72

39.36

46.47

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.34

5.40

9.86

15.76

23.10

31.84

41.90

53.14

65.44

78.72

92.93

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.67

10.79

19.72

31.52

46.19

63.69

83.81

106.28

130.88

157.45

185.86

30 MPH

.00

1.72

7.01

16.19

29.58

47.28

69.29

95.53

1D5.71

159.42

196.32

236.17

278.80

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1664.

1536.

1419.

1317.

1229.

1154.

1092.

1043.

1001.

966.

935.

907.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

978.

836.

713.

608.

524.

456.

402.

360.

328

303.

282.

264.

248.

DROP (IN)

m

-1.34

-5.81

-14.00

-26.50

-44.01

-67.29

-97.08

-134.13

-179.15

-232.82

-295.72

-368.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.57

3.84

7.44

12.60

19.65

28.87

40.57

55.00

72.40

92.98

116.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.19

.00

-4.90

-14.12

-28.35

-48.35

-74.86

-108.63

-150.37

-200.75

-260.37

-329.82

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086691

.180534

.282163

.391960

.509918

.635983

.769726

.910410

1.057321

1.209947

1.367927

1.531002

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.22

2.83

5.16

8.21

11.97

16.40

21.45

27.04

33.14

39.71

46.73

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.44

5.66

10.32

16.41

23.93

32.81

42.90

54.09

66.28

79.42

93.46

20 MPH

.00

1.18

4.88

11.32

20.64

32.82

47.87

65.61

85.80

108.18

132.57

158.84

186.91

30 MPH

.00

1.77

7.32

16.98

30.96

49.24

71.80

98.42

128.70

162.27

198.85

238.27

280.37

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1570.

1450.

1344.

1252.

1173.

1108.

1055.

1012.

975.

943.

914.

888.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

873.

744.

635.

545.

473.

415.

371.

336.

309.

287.

269.

252.

238.

DROP (IN)

m

-1.50

-6.55

-15.74

-29.74

-49.32

-75.19

-108.13

-148.84

-198.02

-256.28

-324.18

-402.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.77

4.33

8.33

14.07

21.85

31.96

44.67

60.22

78.82

100.67

126.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.39

.00

-5.55

-15.90

-31.83

-54.06

-83.34

-120.41

-165.94

-220.55

-284.80

-359.42

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091833

.191285

.298857

.414576

.538453

.670162

.809028

.954295

1.105399

1.261943

1.423644

1.590303

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.30

3.01

5.42

8.56

12.39

16.84

21.86

27.39

33.40

39.87

46.77

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.61

6.01

10.85

17.12

24.77

33.68

43.72

54.79

66.81

79.74

93.54

20 MPH

.00

1.27

5.21

12.02

21.70

34.24

49.54

67.37

87.44

109.57

133.62

159.48

187.08

30 MPH

.00

1.90

7.82

18.03

32.54

51.36

74.32

101.05

131.16

164.36

200.42

239.21

280.62

T

Bullet: Lyman # 280412 136 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .245

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1477.

1367.

1272.

1190.

1122.

1067.

1022.

983.

950.

921.

894.

869.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

763.

659.

564.

489.

428.

380.

344.

315.

292.

273.

256.

241.

228.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.43

-17.79

-33.53

-55.41

-84.17

-120.54

-165.21

-218.86

-281.95

-355.27

-439.43

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.01

4.87

9.34

15.72

24.30

35.33

49.07

65.77

85.57

108.76

135.55

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.64

.00

-6.27

-17.93

-35.72

-60.39

-92.67

-133.26

-182.81

-241.82

-311.05

-391.12

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097592

.203230

.317018

.438982

.568890

.706138

.849949

.999713

1.154998

1.315498

1.480997

1.651346

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.38

3.15

5.63

8.81

12.64

17.05

21.97

27.39

33.26

39.58

46.32

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.77

6.30

11.26

17.62

25.28

34.09

43.95

54.78

66.53

79.16

92.64

20 MPH

.00

1.35

5.54

12.59

22.52

35.25

50.56

68.18

87.90

109.56

133.06

158.31

185.27

30 MPH

.00

2.03

8.31

18.89

33.78

52.87

75.84

102.27

•31.85

164.34

199.58

237.47

277.91

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1386.

1290.

1205.

1134.

1076.

1030.

990.

956.

926.

899.

874.

851.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

679.

580.

502.

438.

388.

350.

320.

296.

276.

259.

244.

231.

219.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.98

-8.47

-20.20

-37.92

-62.37

-94.31

-134.42

-183.37

-241.68

-310.08

-389.19

-479.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.26

5.48

10.49

17.56

26.96

38.95

53.77

71.59

92.67

117.23

145.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.88

.00

-7.12

-20.22

-40.07

-67.40

-102.89

-147.24

-200.94

-264.72

-339.22

-425.09

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104073

.216308

.336718

.465148

.601055

.743667

.892332

1.046589

1.206110

1.370664

1.540091

1.714290

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.44

3.23

5.73

8.89

12.64

16.93

21.70

26.94

32.62

38.73

45.26

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.87

6.46

11.47

17.79

25.29

33.85

43.40

53.88

65.24

77.46

90.51

20 MPH

.00

1.43

5.74

12.92

22.93

35.57

50.57

67.70

86.80

107.75

130.47

154.91

181.03

30 MPH

.00

2.15

8.61

19.39

34.40

53.36

75.86

101.55

130.20

161.63

195.71

232.37

271.54

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1302.

1215.

1143.

1083.

1035.

995.

960.

930.

902.

877.

854.

832.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

592.

512.

446.

394.

354.

324.

299.

279.

261.

246.

232.

220.

209.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.26

-9.66

-22.95

-42.89

-70.20

-105.60

-149.76

-203.22

-266.65

-340.72

-426.07

-523.34

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.57

6.21

11.78

19.57

29.85

42.84

58.72

77.75

100.16

126.19

156.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.19

.00

-8.09

-22.81

-44.92

-75.12

-114.07

-162.32

-220.55

-289.41

-369.56

-461.62

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.111171

.230509

.357909

.492877

.634650

.782548

.936089

1.094931

1.258830

1.427619

1.601188

1.779476

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.43

3.21

5.66

8.71

12.29

16.38

20.93

25.92

31.34

37.19

43.45

1j0 MPH

.00

.71

2.86

6.42

11.32

17.41

24.59

32.75

41.85

51.84

62.69

74.38

86.90

20 MPH

.00

1.42

5.71

12.84

22.64

34.83

49.17

65.50

83.70

103.68

125.38

148.76

173.80

30 MPH

.00

2.13

8.57

19.26

33.95

52.24

73.76

98.26

125.55

155.52

188.07

223.14

260.71

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1214.

1141.

1082.

1034.

994.

960.

929.

902.

877.

853.

831.

811.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

510.

445.

393.

354.

323.

299.

278.

261.

246.

232.

220.

209.

198.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.63

-11.17

-26.36

-48.95

-79.63

-119.09

-167.85

-226.60

-295.99

-376.68

-469.29

-574.48

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.95

7.06

13.30

21.93

33.18

47.24

64.35

84.76

108.70

136.42

168.15

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.58

.00

-9.23

-25.86

-50.58

-84.08

-126.88

-179.67

-243.10

-317.83

-404.48

-503.71

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119483

.247021

.382115

.524000

.671998

.825632

.984559

1.148540

1.317407

1.491052

1.669412

1.852466

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.43

3.16

5.50

8.37

11.73

15.56

19.84

24.55

29.67

35.22

41.17

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.86

6.33

10.99

16.73

23.47

31.13

39.68

49.09

59.35

70.43

82.34

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.72

12.66

21.99

33.47

46.93

62.26

79.36

98.19

118.70

140.86

164.68

30 MPH

.00

2.16

8.58

18.99

32.98

50.20

70.40

93.39

119.04

147.28

178.04

211.30

247.02

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 287448 119 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .165

TTH

ilgjyi

•-

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1969.

1790.

1622.

1489.

1372.

1268.

1179.

1106.

1049.

1003.

964.

930.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1279.

1025.

846.

695.

586.

497.

424.

367.

323.

291.

266.

246.

229.

DROP (IN)

.00

•JjS

-4.09

-9.96

-19.10

-32.21

-49.93

-73.07

-102.46

-138.93

-183.27

-236.22

-298.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

. 2 $

1.11

2.77

5.46

9.45

15.01

22.45

32.13

44.34

59.43

77.67

99.29

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.74

.00

-3.45

-10.18

-20.86

-36.16

-56.88

-83.86

-117.91

-159.82

-210.36

-270.14

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.072176 .152083

.240132

.336771

.441768

.555602

.678437

.809939

.949308

1.095643

1.248302

1.406843

5 MPH

.00

SB

1.38

3.13

5.64

8.88

12.89

17.70

23.27

29.54

36.42

43.85

51.80

10 MPH

.00

.to

2.77

6.26

11.27

17.75

25.79

35.40

46.55

59.08

72.83

87.70

103.60

20 MPH

.00

1.41

5.53

12.53

22.54

35.50

51.57

70.81

93.10

118.16

145.67

175.40

207.21

30 MPH

.00

2.11

8.30

18.79

33.82

53.25

77.36

106.21

139.65

177.23

218.50

263.10

310.81

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1891.

1717.

1562.

1438.

1325.

1228.

1146.

1080.

1029.

986.

949.

917.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1165.

945.

779.

644.

546.

464.

398.

347.

308.

279.

257.

238.

222.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.02

-4.46

-10.85

-20.80

-34.97

-54.10

-79.00

-110.51

-149.43

-196.55

-252.60

-318.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.21

3.02

5.94

10.23

16.20

24.17

34.45

47.40

63.30

82.43

104.97

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.84

.00

-3.78

-11.12

-22.69

-39.21

-61.51

-90.41

-126.73

-171.24

-224.68

-287.61

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.075484 .158736

.250510

.350658

.459383

.577070

.703679

.838660

.981101

1.130202

1.285418

1.446372

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.40

3.19

5.72

9.00

13.07

17.92

23.52

29.77

36.60

43.97

51.85

10 MPH

.00

.71

2.79

6.38

11.43

17.99

26.14

35.85

47.03

59.53

73.20

87.95

103.70

20 MPH

.00

1.43

5.59

12.75

22.86

35.99

52.27

71.70

94.07

119.06

146.40

175.90

207.41

30 MPH

.00

2.14

8.38

19.13

34.29

53.98

78.41

107.54

141.10

178.59

219.60

263.84

311.11

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1819.

1649.

1510.

1390.

1284.

1192.

1117.

1058.

1010.

970.

936.

905.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1057.

874.

718.

602.

511.

435.

376.

330.

296.

270.

249.

231.

216.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.11

-4.84

-11.76

-22.51

-37.77

-58.31

-84.96

-118.55

-159.89

-209.72

-268.71

-337.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.31

3.26

6.42

11.02

17.40

25.86

36.76

50.41

67.09

87.03

110.45

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.94

.00

-4.12

-12.08

-24.54

-42.28

-66.14

-96.94

-135.47

-182.51

-238.70

-304.72

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.078660 .165296

.260558

.364134

.476482

.597836

.727948

.866081

1.011313

1.162958

1.320547

1.483758

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.35

3.13

5.64

8.93

13.01

17.86

23.42

29.60

36.34

43.61

51.37

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.69

6.26

11.29

17.86

26.02

35.72

46.83

59.19

72.68

87.22

102.74

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.38

12.52

22.58

35.72

52.04

71.44

93.66

118.38

145.36

174.43

205.48

30 MPH

.00

1.93

8.08

18.77

33.86

53.58

78.06

107.16

140.49

177.57

218.04

261.65

308.22

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1725.

1567.

1442.

1330.

1231.

1149.

1083.

1030.

987.

950.

918.

889.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

954.

786.

649.

550.

467.

401.

349.

310.

281.

258.

239.

223.

209.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.23

-5.38

-13.06

-24.94

-41.73

-64.27

-93.39

-129.89

-174.55

-228.10

-291.12

-364.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.46

3.63

7.09

12.14

19.08

28.26

40.01

54.61

72.32

93.33

117.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.08

.00

-4.62

-13.43

-27.16

-46.64

-72.69

-106.13

-147.73

-198.22

-258.18

-328.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082873 .174247

.274058

.382426

.499747

.626001

.760658

.902812

1.051654

1.206627

1.367351

1.533565

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.44

3.28

5.86

9.24

13.40

18.31

23.87

30.02

36.71

43.91

51.59

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.88

6.55

11.73

18.48

26.81

36.61

47.74

60.04

73.42

87.81

103.17

20 MPH

.00

1.38

5.76

13.10

23.46

36.96

53.62

73.23

95.47

120.08

146.84

175.62

206.34

30 MPH ' s

.00

2.07

8.63

19.65

35.18

55.45

80.42

109.84

143.21

180.12

220.26

263.43

309.51

Bullet: Lyman # 287448 119 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .165

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1632.

1496.

1378.

1273.

1183.

1110.

1052.

1005.

966.

932.

901.

874.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

856.

703.

591.

502.

428.

370.

325.

292.

267.

247.

229.

215.

202.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.37

-5.99

-14.53

-27.63

-46.12

-70.82

-102.54

-142.10

-190.22

-247.57

-314.84

-392.76

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.62

4.03

7.83

13.33

20.88

30.81

43.41

58.96

77.66

99.77

125.56

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.25

.00

-5.17

-14.91

-30.03

-51.35

-79.71

-115.89

-160.64

-214.63

-278.52

-353.08

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.087542

.183721

.288248

.401591

.523938

.654984

.793946

.939917

1.092239

1.250462

1.414277

1.583478

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.50

3.37

6.01

9.44

13.64

18.53

24.05

30.12

36.71

43.79

51.35

10 MPH

.00

.74

3.00

6.73

12.01

18.88

27.28

37.07

48.09

60.23

73.41

87.58

102.69

20 MPH

.08

1.48

6.00

13.46

24.03

37.76

54.55

74.14

96.18

120.47

146.83

175.16

205.38

30 MPH

.00

2.22

9.00

20.19

36.04

56.64

81.83

111.20

144.28

180.70

220.24

262.74

308.08

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1548.

1425.

1315.

1218.

1138.

1074.

1024.

982.

946.

914.

885.

859.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

764.

633.

537.

457.

392.

342.

305.

277.

255.

236.

221.

207.

195.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.54

-6.71

-16.17

-30.66

-51.02

-78.07

-112.63

-155.45

-207.26

-268.64

-340.40

-423.24

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.82

4.46

8.62

14.65

22.87

33.58

47.06

63.57

83.30

106.54

133.55

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.44

.00

-5.73

-16.50

-33.13

-56.46

-87.28

-126.38

-174.46

-232.11

-300.14

-379.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.092654

.193669

.303317

.421943

.549458

.685259

.828422

.978178

1.134000

1.295528

1.462516

1.634806

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.51

3.40

6.07

9.53

13.71

18.55

23.96

29.91

36.36

43.29

50.69

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.03

6.80

12.14

19.06

27.43

37.10

47.92

59.82

72.72

86.58

101.37

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.05

13.59

24.29

38.12

54.86

74.19

95.85

119.64

145.44

173.16

202.75

30 MPH

.00

2.33

9.08

20.39

36.43

57.17

82.29

111.29

143.77

179.46

218.16

259.74

304.12

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1473.

1357.

1255.

1168.

1098.

1043.

997.

959.

926.

896.

869.

844.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

676.

573.

486.

416.

360.

318.

287.

263.

243.

226.

212.

199.

188.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.72

-7.47

-17.94

-33.96

-56.34

-85.90

-123.43

-169.67

-225.25

-290.89

-367.33

-455.26

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.02

4.92

9.51

16.10

25.00

36.50

50.87

68.32

89.11

113.50

141.74

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.64

.00

-6.36

-18.26

-36.53

-61.98

-95.40

-137.53

-188.99

-250.52

-322.85

-406.67

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097754

.203924

.318978

.443018

.575640

.715996

.863215

1.016684

1.175986

1.340832

1.511034

1.686474

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.45

3.32

5.99

9.41

13.51

18.21

23.47

29.24

35.49

42.22

49.41

10 MPH '

.00

.70

2.89

6.64

11.97

18.81

27.02

36.43

46.94

58.47

70.99

84.44

98.82

20 MPH

.00

1.41

5.78

13.28

23.94

37.63

54.03

72.85

93.87

116.95

141.97

168.88

197.64

30 MPH

.00

2.11

8.67

19.92

35.91

56.44

81.05

109.28

140.81

175.42

212.96

253.33

296.46

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1381.

1276.

1186.

1112.

1054.

1007.

967.

933.

902.

875.

849.

825.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

594.

504.

430.

371.

327.

293.

268.

247.

230.

215.

202.

190.

180.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.99

-8.53

-20.42

-38.49

-63.56

-96.43

-137.86

-188.48

-249.00

-320.15

-402.65

-497.18

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.28

5.57

10.72

18.03

27.80

40.30

55.76

74.40

96.52

122.35

152.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.90

.00

-7.25

-20.68

-41.12

-69.35

-106.14

-152.13

-208.01

-274.52

-352.38

-442.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.104245

.217293

.339345

.470113

.608827

.754575

.906690

1.064717

1.228342

1.397357

1.571631

1.751094

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.52

3.46

6.17

9.58

13.60

18.19

23.30

28.89

34.97

41.50

48.50

10 MPH

.00

.75

3.04

6.92

12.34

19.15

27.21

36.38

46.59

57.79

69.93

83.01

96.99

20 MPH

.00

1.49

6.09

13.85

24.68

38.31

54.41

72.75

93.18

115.58

139.87

166.01

193.99

30 MPH

.00

2.24

9.13

20.77

37.02

57.46

81.62

109.13

139.77

173.36

209.80

249.02

290.98

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 287346 135 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .235

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1841.

1703.

1577.

1461.

1360.

1276.

1202.

1139.

1087.

1043.

1006.

974.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1199.

1016.

869.

746.

640.

554.

488.

433.

389.

354.

326.

304.

284.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.09

-4.74

-11.37

-21.50

-35.73

-54.64

-78.91

-109.18

-146.14

-190.43

-242.69

-303.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.28

3.12

6.02

10.22

15.95

23.49

33.09

45.00

59.48

76.78

97.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.90

.00

-3.89

-11.28

-22.77

-38.94

-60.46

-87.99

-122.20

-163.76

-213.27

-271.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.078175

.162982

.254519

.353353

.459938

.573853

.695013

.823268

.958201

1.099203

1.245722

1.397349

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.14

2.60

4.70

7.47

10.90

14.96

19.65

24.92

30.73

37.02

43.77

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.28

5.20

9.39

14.95

21.80

29.92

39.30

49.84

61.46

74.05

87.53

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.57

10.39

18.78

29.90

43.60

59.84

78.59

99.69

122.92

148.09

175.07

30 MPH

.00

1.68

6.85

15.59

28.17

44.85

65.39

89.77

117.89

149.53

184.38

222.14

262.60

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1752.

1623.

1503.

1393.

1306.

1229.

1162.

1105.

1059.

1019.

986.

956.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1082.

920.

790.

677.

582.

512.

453.

404.

366.

336.

311.

291.

274.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.21

-5.24

-12.56

-23.76

-39.42

-60.16

-86.69

-119.64

-159.68

-207.46

-263.58

-328.63

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.41

3.44

6.64

11.25

17.52

25.70

36.06

48.85

64.31

82.68

104.15

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.04

.00

-4.33

-12.53

-25.19

-42.95

-66.48

-96.43

-133.48

-178.26

-231.39

-293.44

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.082314

.171280

.267323

.371012

.482233

.600688

.726326

.858826

.997632

1.142143

1.291899

1.446564

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.18

2.68

4.86

7.70

11.18

15.29

20.00

25.27

31.03

37.27

43.93

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.36

5.36

9.72

15.40

22.35

30.57

40.00

50.53

62.07

74.53

87.86

20 MPH

.00

1.18

4.71

10.73

19.44

30.80

44.71

61.14

79.99

101.06

124.14

149.06

175.72

30 MPH

.00

1.78

7.07

16.09

29.16

46.20

67.06

91.71

119.99

151.59

186.21

223.60

263.58

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1669.

1546.

1432.

1337.

1256.

1185.

1124.

1074.

1033.

997.

966.

939.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

971.

835.

716.

614.

536.

473.

421.

379.

346.

320.

298.

280.

264.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-5.79

-13.90

-26.25

-43.45

-66.19

-95.12

-130.89

-174.17

-225.58

-285.70

-355.05

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.56

3.81

7.34

12.38

19.20

28.05

39.19

52.88

69.34

88.76

111.33

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.18

.00

-4.84

-13.92

-27.86

-47.33

-72.98

-105.49

-145.50

-193.64

-250.49

-316.57

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.086560

.179979

.280847

.389419

.505233

.628279

.758335

.894919

1.037413

1.185302

1.338211

1.495862

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.17

2.71

4.94

7.79

11.29

15.40

20.09

25.29

30.97

37.10

43.64

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.34

5.43

9.87

15.59

22.58

30.80

40.17

50.58

61.95

74.19

87.27

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.69

10.86

19.74

31.18

45.15

61.60

80.34

101.17

123.89

148.38

174.54

30 MPH

.00

1.70

7.03

16.29

29.61

46.76

67.73

92.40

120.52

151.75

185.84

222.58

261.81

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1575.

1459.

1358.

1275.

1201.

1138.

1086.

1042.

1006.

974.

945.

919.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

866.

743.

638.

553.

487.

432.

388.

353.

326.

303.

284.

268.

253.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.50

-6.51

-15.63

-29.45

-48.63

-73.83

-105.72

-144.97

-192.18

-247.98

-312.90

-387.38

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.76

4.29

8.21

13.79

21.28

30.95

43.04

57.77

75.36

96.01

119.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.38

.00

-5.49

-15.67

-31.22

-52.80

-81.06

-116.68

-160.26

-212.42

-273.71

-344.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091693

.190696

.297436

.411477

.532764

.661139

.796182

.937282

1.083889

1.235596

1.392105

1.553193

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.25

2.88

5.15

8.06

11.59

15.71

20.36

25.50

31.09

37.09

43.50

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.50

5.76

10.30

16.12

23.18

31.42

40.73

51.00

62.17

74.19

87.01

20 MPH

.00

1.22

5.01

11.52

20.60

32.24

46.37

62.84

81.45

102.00

124.34

148.37

174 02

30 MPH

.00

1.83

7.51

17.28

30.91

48.36

69.55

94.27

122.18

153.00

186.51

222.56

261.03

Bullet: Lyman # 287346 135 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .235
(Cont’d.)

U*

K

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1482.

1377.

1291.

1216.

1150.

1096.

1051.

1013.

980.

951.

924.

900.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

767.

658.

568.

500.

443.

397.

360.

331.

307.

288.

271.

256.

243.

DROP (IN)

*0

-1.70

-7.39

-17.65

-33.13

-54.50

-82.42

-117.56

-160.54

-211.98

-272.45

-342.37

-422.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.00

4.81

9.17

15.34

23.56

34.09

47.15

62.96

81.73

103.59

128.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.62

.00

-6.19

-17.59

-34.90

-58.75

-89.82

-128.73

-176.10

-232.50

-298.35

-374.33

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097444

.202601

.315153

.434949

.561889

.695602

.835502

.981009

1.131689

1.287225

1.447380

1.611981

5 MPH

*99

.33

1.33

2.98

5.28

8.20

11.71

15.77

20.33

25.34

30.78

36.62

42.85

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.66

5.97

10.55

16.39

23.43

31.55

40.66

50.68

61.55

73.24

85.71

20 MPH

.06

1.30

5.32

11.93

21.10

32.78

46.85

63.10

81.32

101.35

123.10

146.48

171.42

30 MPH *

.00

1.95

7.97

17.90

31.65

49.18

70.28

94.65

121.97

152.03

184.65

219.72

257.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1391.

1304.

1227.

1160.

1104.

1057.

1018.

985.

955.

928.

904.

882.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

674.

580.

510.

451.

403.

365.

335.

311.

291.

273.

258.

245.

233.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.97

-8.42

-19.97

-37.31

-61.10

-92.00

-130.65

-177.65

-233.60

-298.92

-374.27

-460.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.23

5.39

10.24

17.04

26.03

37.44

51.51

68.44

88.36

111.51

138.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.86

.00

-6.97

-19.73

-38.94

-65.25

-99.32

-141.74

-193.10

-253.85

-324.61

-405.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103915

.215318

.333955

.459771

.592435

.731388

.876029

1.025903

1.180677

1.340102

1.503997

1.672230

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.35

2.99

5.26

8.13

11.56

15.49

19.88

24.70

29.93

35.55

41.56

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.70

5.98

10.52

16.27

23.12

30.98

39.76

49.40

59.86

71.10

83.11

20 MPH

.00

1.38

5.39

11.95

21.04

32.54

46.25

61.96

79.52

98.80

119.72

142.21

166.23

30 MPH ' *

.00

2.07

8.09

17.93

31.56

48.81

69.37

92.94

119.28

148.20

179.57

213.31

249.34

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1312.

1234.

1166.

1109.

1062.

1022.

988.

958.

931.

906.

884.

863.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

587.

516.

456.

408.

368.

338.

313.

292.

275.

260.

246.

234.

223.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.24

-9.53

-22.55

-41.94

-68.38

-102.51

-144.93

-196.24

-256.89

-327.49

-408.64

-500.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

.59

2.52

6.06

11.44

18.91

28.71

41.06

56.18

74.21

95.36

119.88

147.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.15

.00

-7.88

-22.13

-43.43

-72.42

-109.71

-155.88

-211.39

-276.85

-352.86

-439.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110704

.228634

.353759

.485776

.624141

.768248

.917625

1.071929

1.230904

1.394364

1.562172

1.734235

5 MPH

m

.31

1.26

2.85

5.03

7.78

11.03

14.75

18.90

23.46

28.42

33.76

39.47

10 MPH

4

.63

2.53

5.69

10.07

15.56

22.07

29.50

37.80

46.92

56.84

67.51

78.94

20 MPH

M

1.25

5.05

11.38

20.14

31.13

44.14

59.00

75.60

93.85

113.67

135.03

157.88

30 MPH

.00

1.88

7.58

17.07

30.20

46.69

66.21

88.51

113.41

140.77

170.51

202.54

236.82

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1223.

1157.

1101.

1055.

1017.

983.

954.

927.

903.

880.

859.

840.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

507.

448.

401.

363.

334.

310.

290.

273.

258.

244.

232.

221.

211.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.61

-11.04

-25.95

-48.00

-77.84

-116.06

-163.25

-219.84

-286.48

-363.76

-452.23

-552.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.69

2.91

6.92

12.96

21.28

32.08

45.59

61.92

81.33

104.04

130.25

160.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.54

.00

-9.02

-25.18

-49.12

-81.45

-122.75

-173.43

-234.18

-305.57

-388.14

-482.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119014

.245195

.378200

.517459

.662377

.812507

.967518

1.127169

1.291279

1.459719

1.632402

1.809272

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.27

2.82

4.92

7.52

10.58

14.06

17.96

22.25

26.92

31.96

37.37

10 MPH

.

.64

2.54

5.64

9.84

15.04

21.15

28.13

35.92

44.50

53.83

63.92

74.74

20 MPH

' .00 '*

1.28

5.08

11.28

19.68

30.08

42.31

56.26

71.84

88.99

107.67

127.84

149.48

30 MPH

.00

1.92

7.62

16.92

29.53

45.12

63.46

84.39

107.76

133.49

161.50

191.75

224.22

12/Trajectory Tables

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RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1658.

1531.

1419.

1316.

1227.

1154.

1095.

1047.

1008.

973.

943.

915.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1079.

916.

781.

670.

577.

501.

443.

399.

365.

338.

315.

296.

279.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.35

-5.84

-14.07

-26.63

-44.20

-67.55

-97.42

-134.51

-179.50

-233.03

-295.68

-367.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.58

3.87

7.47

12.65

19.71

28.94

40.63

55.02

72.32

92.73

116.43

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.20

.00

-4.93

-14.19

-28.46

-48.52

-75.09

-108.89

-150.58

-200.81

-260.16

-329.16

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086832 .181056

.282864

.392680

.510801

.637049

.770605

.910775

1.056904

1.208513

1.365256

1.526883

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.27

2.89

5.22

8.28

12.06

16.48

21.48

27.01

33.02

39.48

46.37

10 MPH

.00

.62

2.53

5.78

10.45

16.57

24.12

32.96

42.96

54.02

66.03

78.95

92.73

20 MPH

.00

1.23

5.06

11.57

20.89

33.14

48.24

65.92

85.93

108.03

132.06

157.90

185.46

30 MPH

.00

1.85

7.60

17.35

31.34

49.70

72.36

98.88

128.89

162.05

198.09

236.86

278.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1567.

1451.

1346.

1252.

1174.

1111.

1061.

1019.

983.

951.

923.

898.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

962.

818.

701.

603.

522.

459.

411.

375.

346.

322.

301.

284.

268.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.51

-6.56

-15.77

-29.76

-49.32

-75.17

-108.03

-148.60

-197.51

-255.40

-322.72

-400.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.77

4.33

8.32

14.05

21.82

31.90

44.54

59.96

78.38

99.95

124.93

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.40

.00

-5.55

-15.88

-31.79

-53.98

-83.19

-120.10

-165.35

-219.59

-283.26

-357.08

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091971 .191465

.298834

.414450

.538341

.669783

.808054

.952460

1.102472

1.257710

1.417897

1.582835

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.32

3.00

5.41

8.55

12.35

16.76

21.70

27.14

33.03

39.36

46.11

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.64

6.01

10.83

17.10

24.71

33.51

43.40

54.27

66.06

78.73

92.23

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.28

12.01

21.65

34.20

49.41

67.02

86.80

108.54

132.13

157.45

184.45

30 MPH

.00

1.97

7.92

18.02

32.48

51.30

74.12

100.53

130.19

162.81

198.19

236.18

276.68

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1482.

1373.

1276.

1193.

1127.

1073.

1029.

992.

960.

931.

904.

880.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

853.

731.

628.

543.

474.

423.

384.

353.

328.

307.

288.

272.

258.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.39

-17.69

-33.33

-55.08

-83.64

-119.72

-163.98

-217.04

-279.42

-351.76

-434.69

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.00

4.83

9.27

15.62

24.13

35.07

48.66

65.12

84.64

107.42

133.71

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.62

.00

-6.22

-17.80

-35.47

-59.96

-91.97

-132.15

-181.15

-239.46

-307.72

-386.59

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097444

202630

.315986

.437670

.567142

.703628

.846426

.994955

1.148802

1.307663

1.471323

1.639627

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.33

3.06

5.51

8.66

12.42

16.74

21.56

26.84

32.57

38.73

45.29

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.66

6.11

11.03

17.32

24.84

33.47

43.11

53.69

65.15

77.45

90.57

20 MPH

.00

1.30

5.33

12.23

22.06

34.63

49.68

66.94

86.22

107.38

130.30

154.91

181.15

30 MPH

.00

1.95

7.99

18.34

33.09

51.95

74.52

100.41

129.34

161.07

195.45

232.36

271.72

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1390.

1291.

1205.

1137.

1081.

1036.

998.

965.

935.

908.

884.

861.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

749.

643.

555.

483.

430.

389.

357.

332.

310.

291.

275.

260.

247.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.97

-8.44

-20.14

-37.81

-62.19

-93.98

-133.84

-182.41

-240.23

-307.88

-386.03

-475.28

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.25

5.46

10.46

17.51

26.85

38.74

53.39

70.99

91.75

115.89

143.66

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.87

.00

-7.10

-20.18

-39.96

-67.15

-102.41

-146.38

-199.61

-262.66

-336.21

-420.87

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103918

.215950

.336310

.464595

.599997

.741821

.889458

1.042468

1.200535

1.363429

1.530989

1.703103

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.40

3.20

5.68

8.80

12.48

16.67

21.34

26.45

31.98

37.93

44.27

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.81

6.39

11.37

17.60

24.96

33.34

42.67

52.89

63.96

75.85

88.55

20 MPH * ^

.00

1.38

5.61

12.78

22.74

35.20

49.92

66.69

85.35

105.79

127.93

151.71

177.09

30 MPH

.00

2.07

8.42

19.17

34.11

52.80

74.88

100.03

128.02

158.68

191.69

227.56

265.64

338

Bullet: Lyman # 287405 150 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .245
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1300.

1212.

1143.

1086.

1040.

1001.

967.

938.

911.

886.

863.

842.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

653.

563.

489.

435.

393.

360.

334.

312.

293.

276.

262.

248.

236.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.27

-9.68

-23.02

-42.98

-70.30

-105.62

-149.59

-202.77

-265.72

-339.10

-423.53

-519.61

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.57

6.23

11.81

19.58

29.79

42.67

58.40

77.18

99.25

124.85

154.18

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.20

.00

-8.11

-22.87

-44.96

-75.07

-113.82

-161.79

-219.51

-287.68

-366.89

-457.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111247

.230817

.358402

.493170

.634425

.781539

.934062

1.091665

1.254114

1.421239

1.592926

1.769104

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.45

3.25

5.68

8.69

12.20

16.20

20.64

25.50

30.78

36.46

42.54

10 MPH

.00

.72

2.91

6.51

11.37

17.37

24.41

32.39

41.28

51.01

61.57

72.93

85.08

20 MPH

.00

1.44

5.82

13.01

22.74

34.75

48.82

64.79

82.55

102.02

123.13

145.85

170.15

30 MPH

.00

2.17

8.73

19.52

34.11

52.12

73.22

97.18

123.83

153.03

184.70

218.78

255.23

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1212.

1143.

1086.

1040.

1001.

967.

938.

911.

886.

863.

842.

822.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

563.

490.

435.

393.

360.

334.

312.

293.

276.

262.

248.

236.

225.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.64

-11.19

-26.37

-48.90

-79.44

-118.63

-167.02

-225.17

-293.77

-373.41

-464.69

-568.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

2.96

7.06

13.26

21.82

32.94

46.84

63.69

83.76

107.27

134.43

165.48

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.58

.00

-9.22

-25.78

-50.35

-83.57

-126.00

-178.18

-240.81

-314.48

-399.79

-497.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119560

.247135

.381891

.523138

.670243

.822755

.980347

1.142784

1.309896

1.481569

1.657732

1.838347

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.44

3.15

5.42

8.21

11.48

15.19

19.33

23.89

28.84

34.19

39.93

10 MPH

.00

.73

2.88

6.29

10.84

16.42

22.96

30.39

38.67

47.77

57.68

68.38

79.86

20 MPH

.00

1.47

5.76

12.58

21.68

32.85

45.92

60.77

77.34

95.54

115.36

136.75

159.71

30 MPH

.00

2.20

8.64

18.87

32.52

49.27

68.88

91.16

116.01

143.32

173.04

205.13

239.57

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1133.

1078.

1033.

995.

963.

933.

907.

882.

860.

839.

819.

800.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

480.

428.

387.

356.

330.

309.

290.

274.

259.

246.

234.

223.

213.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.08

-12.91

-30.19

-55.58

-89.72

-133.14

-186.42

-250.24

-325.19

-411.88

-510.90

-622.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.80

3.37

7.99

14.88

24.28

36.38

51.38

69.53

91.08

116.22

145.19

178.30

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.00

.00

-10.45

-29.01

-56.31

-92.90

-139.35

-196.33

-264.46

-344.31

-436.50

-541.64

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.128731

.264539

.406724

.5546.8

.708001

.866351

1.029514

1.197330

1.369691

1.546532

1.727823

1.913561

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.28

2.79

4.81

7.30

10.24

13.60

17.37

21.53

26.09

31.05

36.39

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.56

5.58

9.63

14.61

20.48

27.19

34.73

43.07

52.19

62.10

72.79

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.12

11.17

19.25

29.22

40.96

54.39

69.46

86.13

104.38

124.19

145.57

30 MPH

.00

1.97

7.68

16.75

28.88

43.82

61.43

81.58

104.19

129.20

156.57

186.29

218.36

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1051.

1011.

976.

945.

918.

892.

869.

847.

827.

807.

789.

771.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

403.

368.

340.

317.

297.

280.

265.

252.

239.

228.

217.

207.

198.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.62

-15.08

-35.02

-64.04

-102.64

-151.52

-211.27

-282.50

-365.80

-461.79

-570.73

-693.44

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.94

3.92

9.18

16.94

27.37

40.74

57.27

77.20

100.81

128.26

159.61

195.20

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.54

.00

-12.02

-33.13

-63.81

-104.78

-156.61

-219.92

-295.31

-383.38

-484.41

-599.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.139579

.285164

.436262

.592514

.753663

.919523

1.089966

1.264910

1.444309

1.628151

1.816449

2.009232

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.09

2.39

4.14

6.32

8.92

11.92

15.31

19.10

23.28

27.85

32.81

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.19

4.78

8.28

12.64

17.84

23.83

30.62

38.20

46.55

55.70

65.62

20 MPH

.00

1.13

4.38

9.56

16.56

25.29

35.67

47.67

61.25

76.40

93.11

111.39

131.25

30 MPH

.00

1.70

6.57

14.35

24.85

37.93

53.51

71.50

91.87

114.60

139.66

167.09

196.87

12/Trajectory Tables 339

Bullet: Lyman # 287308 162 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .325

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1692.

1590.

1499.

1414.

1335.

1263.

1198.

1145.

1100.

1061.

1028.

998.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1165.

1030.

909.

808.

719.

641.

573.

517.

472.

435.

405.

380.

359.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.64

-13.39

-25.07

-41.08

-61.96

-88.32

-120.72

-159.73

-205.90

-259.76

-321.84

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.51

3.63

6.89

11.48

17.59

25.44

35.29

47.36

61.87

79.01

98.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.14

.00

-4.56

-13.04

-25.85

-43.54

-66.70

-95.91

-131.72

-174.70

-225.37

-284.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085949

.177399

.274573

.377638

.486874

.602473

.724477

.852574

.986303

1.125249

1.268986

1.417182

5 MPH

.00

.23

.94

2.16

3.90

6.18

9.02

12.42

16.36

20.79

25.69

31.00

36.71

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.89

4.32

7.80

12.36

18.04

24.84

32.72

41.59

51.38

62.01

73.42

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.78

8.65

15.60

24.71

36.07

49.68

65.44

83.18

102.75

124.02

146.85

30 MPH

.00

1.38

5.67

12.97

23.39

37.07

54.11

74.52

98.16

124.77

154.13

186.02

220.27

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1597.

1506.

1420.

1340.

1268.

1203.

1149.

1103.

1064.

1030.

1001.

974.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1039.

918.

815.

725.

646.

578.

521.

475.

438.

407.

382.

360.

341.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.47

-6.32

-15.05

-28.10

-45.96

-69.26

-98.56

-134.42

-177.40

-228.04

-286.85

-354.33

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.69

4.08

7.73

12.81

19.58

28.27

39.11

52.31

68.06

86.53

107.90

BULLET PATH (IN).

-.75

1.32

.00

-5.19

-14.70

-29.03

-48.79

-74.55

-106.88

-146.32

-193.43

-248.70

-312.64

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091039

.137775

.290378

.399132

.514240

.635754

.763406

.896717

1.035278

1.178660

1.326522

1.478603

5 MPH

.00

.25

.99

2.26

4.06

6.43

9.36

12.83

16.79

21.22

26.08

31.32

36.94

10 MPH

.00

.49

1.99

4.52

8.13

12.86

18.72

25.65

33.59

42.44

52.15

62.64

73.88

20 MPH

.00

.99

3.98

9.04

16.26

25.72

37.43

51.31

67.17

84.89

104.30

125.29

147.76

30 MPH

.00

1.48

5.97

13.55

24.39

38.58

56.15

76.96

100.76

127.33

156.45

187.93

221.64

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1508.

1422.

1343.

1270.

1205.

1151.

1104.

1065.

1031.

1001.

975.

951.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

921.

818.

728.

648.

580.

522.

476.

439.

408.

382.

361.

342.

325.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.65

-7.16

-16.97

-31.59

-51.62

-77.63

-110.19

-149.85

-197.16

-252.62

-316.73

-389.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.93

4.59

8.63

14.31

21.85

31.45

43.34

57.69

74.69

94.52

117.36

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.56

.00

-5.85

-16.51

-32.59

-54.65

-83.25

-118.96

-162.31

-213.81

-273.96

-343.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096571

.198999

.307572

.422493

.543822

.671295

.804436

.942841

1.086078

1.233803

1.385754

1.541724

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.01

2.32

4.18

6.61

9.57

13.04

16.97

21.32

26.07

31.20

36.67

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.02

4.63

8.36

13.21

19.15

26.08

33.94

42.65

52.15

62.39

73.34

20 MPH

.00

.99

4.05

9.27

16.72

26.43

38.30

52.16

67.88

85.30

104.30

124.79

146.69

30 MPH

.00

1.49

6.07

13.90

25.08

39.64

57.44

78.24

101.82

127.95

156.45

187.18

220.03

/ELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1415.

1335.

1263.

1199.

1146.

1100.

1062.

1028.

999.

972.

948.

927.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

809.

720.

641.

574.

517.

472.

435.

405.

380.

359.

340.

324.

309.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.93

-8.21

-19.34

-35.95

-58.59

-87.83

-124.23

-168.32

-220.61

-281.60

-351.76

-431.37

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.17

5.18

9.77

16.16

24.57

35.19

48.21

63.82

82.21

103.53

127.85

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.80

.00

-6.66

-18.79

-36.95

-61.71

-93.63

-133.24

-181.06

-237.57

-303.25

-378.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102995

.212159

.327683

.449612

.577637

.711296

.850175

.993848

1.141981

1.294317

1.450654

1.610839

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.07

2.44

4.37

6.83

9.79

13.22

17.06

21.29

25.90

30.86

36.15

10 MPH

.00

.53

2.14

4.87

8.73

13.66

19.59

26.43

34.12

42.59

51.80

61.72

72.31

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.28

9.74

17.46

27.33

39.18

52.86

68.23

85.18

103.60

123.43

144.62

30 MPH

.00

1.58

6.42

14.62

26.20

40.99

58.76

79.29

102.35

127.77

155.40

185.15

216.92

340

Bullet: Lyman # 287308 162 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .325
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1322.

1251.

1189.

1137.

1093.

1055.

1023.

994.

968.

944.

923.

903.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

705.

629.

563.

509.

465.

430.

400.

376.

355.

337.

321.

306.

293.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.22

-9.41

-22.17

-41.07

-66.67

-99.52

-140.15

-189.08

-246.79

-313.72

-390.22

-476.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.48

5.93

11.13

18.28

27.59

39.26

53.47

70.40

90.19

112.95

138.93

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.11

.00

-7.69

-21.51

-42.03

-69.80

-105.36

-149.21

-201.83

-263.69

-335.11

-416.72

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.110287

.226955

.350010

.479061

.613680

.753438

.897923

1.046817

1.199872

1.356897

1.517744

1.682299

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.11

2.52

4.44

6.86

9.73

13.02

16.69

20.73

25.12

29.85

34.90

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.23

5.03

8.89

13.72

19.46

26.03

33.38

41.46

50.24

59.69

69.80

20 MPH

.00

1.11

4.46

10.06

17.77

27.44

38.92

52.07

66.77

82.93

100.48

119.39

139.60

30 MPH

.00

1.66

6.69

15.09

26.66

41.17

58.39

78.10

100.15

124.39

150.73

179.08

209.40

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1232.

1173.

1123.

1081.

1045.

1013.

986.

961.

938.

917.

897.

878.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

608.

545.

495.

454.

420.

393.

369.

349.

332.

316.

302.

289.

278.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.58

-10.92

-25.55

-47.06

-75.98

-112.84

-158.13

-212.36

-275.88

-349.18

-432.79

-527.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.68

2.88

6.78

12.61

20.58

30.87

43.66

59.12

77.38

98.61

123.01

150.76

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.50

.00

-8.80

-24.47

-47.56

-78.59

-118.05

-166.44

-224.13

-291.59

-369.38

-457.95

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.118594

.243513

.374284

.510500

.651720

.797562

.947729

1.101994

1.260179

1.422146

1.587791

1.757035

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.12

2.48

4.31

6.58

9.26

12.32

15.74

19.51

23.61

28.03

32.77

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.24

4.95

8.62

13.16

18.52

24.65

31.49

39.02

47.22

56.07

65.55

20 MPH

.00

1.13

4.49

9.90

17.23

26.33

37.05

49.29

62.98

78.04

94.44

112.13

131.09

30 MPH

.00

1.69

6.73

14.85

25.85

39.49

55.57

73.94

94.47

117.07

141.66

168.20

196.64

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1147.

1101.

1062.

1028.

999.

973.

949.

927.

906.

887.

869.

852,

ENERGY (FT-LB)

518.

473.

436.

406.

380.

359.

340.

324.

309.

295.

283.

272.

261.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.04

-12.68

-29.46

-53.92

-86.57

-127.92

-178.43

-238.37

-308.41

-389.00

-480.61

-583.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.30

7.73

14.28

23.15

34.50

48.52

65.26

85.01

107.93

134.17

163.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.92

.00

-10.07

-27.82

-53.76

-88.39

-132.18

-185.41

-248.74

-322.62

-407.51

-503.87

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.127927

.261492

.400282

.543869

.691918

.844168

1.000420

1.160517

1.324337

1.491790

1.662809

1.837347

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.01

2.22

3.86

5.89

8.29

11.04

14.13

17.54

21.28

25.33

29.69

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.02

4.45

7.72

11.78

16.57

22.07

28.25

35.08

42.56

50.65

59.37

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.05

8.90

15.44

23.56

33.15

44.15

56.50

70.17

85.11

101.31

118.75

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.07

13.35

23.16

35.33

49.72

66.22

84.75

105.25

127.67

151.96

178.12

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1061.

1028.

998.

972.

948.

926.

906.

887.

869.

852.

836.

820.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

435.

405.

380.

358.

340.

323.

308.

295.

283.

271.

261.

251.

242.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.58

-14.85

-34.32

-62.49

-99.83

-146.62

-203.52

-270.97

-349.45

-439.40

-541.33

-655.72

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.93

3.85

8.94

16.40

26.39

38.99

54.47

72.99

94.73

119.86

148.67

181.24

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.47

.00

-11.67

-32.05

-61.59

-100.58

-149.67

-209.33

-280.01

-362.16

-456.29

-562.88

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.138894

.282577

.430713

.583045

.739371

.899538

1.063423

1.230937

1.402012

1.576602

1.754680

1.936233

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.22

.87

1.90

3.31

5.06

7.16

9.58

12.32

15.38

18.74

22.41

26.39

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.73

3.81

6.62

10.13

14.32

19.16

24.64

30.75

37.48

44.82

52.78

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.47

7.61

13.23

20.26

28.64

38.32

49.29

61.51

74.96

89.65

105.55

30 MPH

.00

1.34

5.20

11.42

19.85

30.39

42.96

57.49

73.93

92.26

112.45

134.47

158.33

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311359 113 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .181

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2077.

1868.

1674.

1497.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1327.

1082.

876.

703.

562.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.84

-3.70

-9.06

-17.51

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.01

2.53

5.05

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.63

.00

-3.12

-9.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.068629

.144785

.229618

.324398

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.26

2.99

5.59

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.53

5.98

11.18

20 MPH

.00

1.20

5.05

11.96

22.36

30 MPH

.00

1.80

7.58

17.93

33.54

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1983.

1781.

1594.

1426.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1214.

986.

795.

637.

510.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.93

-4.06

-9.94

-19.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.11

2.78

5.57

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.73

.00

-3.47

-10.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.071823

.151663

.240735

.340312

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.35

3.18

5.95

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.69

6.37

11.89

20 MPH

.00

1.28

5.39

12.74

23.79

30 MPH

.00

1.92

8.08

19.11

35.68

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1889.

1694.

1515.

1356.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1106.

896.

720.

576.

462.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.02

-4.47

-10.95

-21.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.22

3.07

6.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.84

.00

-3.87

-11.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.075316

.159181

.252859

.357578

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.44

3.39

6.32

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.87

6.79

12.65

20 MPH

.00

1.37

5.75

13.58

25.30

30 MPH

.00

2.05

8.62

20.37

37.94

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1796.

1608.

1438.

1291.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1003.

810.

649.

519.

418.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.12

-4.94

-12.13

-23.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.35

3.41

6.83

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.97

.00

-4.34

-12.91

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.079146

.167419

.266097

.376297

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.53

3.62

6.71

10 MPH

.00

.73

3.07

7.23

13.43

20 MPH

.00

1.46

6.13

14.47

26.86

30 MPH

.00

2.19

9.20

21.70

40.28

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1341.

1210.

1108.

1034.

976.

930.

890.

854.

451.

367.

308.

268.

239.

217.

199.

183.

-29.87

-47.07

-70.22

-100.42

-138.72

-186.07

-243.39

-311.65

8.90

14.48

22.26

32.70

46.21

63.16

83.89

108.75

-19.49

-34.46

-55.38

-83.35

-119.43

-164.55

-219.64

-285.67

.430336

.548253

.678040

.818438

.967922

1.125510

1.290608

1.462875

9.17

13.81

19.49

26.11

33.52

41.65

50.44

59.86

18.35

27.62

38.99

52.22

67.05

83.31

100.89

119.73

36.70

55.25

77.97

104.44

134.10

166.61

201.77

239.45

55.04

82.87

116.96

156.66

201.15

249.92

302.66

359.18

1280.

1161.

1072.

1007.

955.

911.

873.

839.

411.

338.

288.

254.

229.

208.

191.

177.

-32.87

-51.80

-75.17

-110.07

-151.51

-202.38

-263.66

-336.30

9.82

15.96

24.47

35.78

50.29

68.32

90.23

116.35

-21.59

-38.12

-61.08

-91.57

-130.61

-179.07

-237.95

-308.18

.451485

.574736

.709419

.853990

1.007149

1.168112

1.336408

1.511780

9.73

14.58

20.43

27.15

34.63

42.79

51.60

61.04

19.46

29.15

40.86

54.30

69.26

85.59

103.21

122.07

38.92

58.31

81.72

108.60

138.52

171.18

206.42

244.15

58.38

87.46

122.57

162.91

207.77

256.76

309.62

366.22

1222.

1117.

1040.

982.

934.

894.

858.

825.

375.

313.

272.

242.

219.

200.

185.

171.

-36.28

-57.15

-84.94

-120.74

-165.49

-220.10

-285.56

-362.82

10.85

17.62

26.90

39.12

54.63

73.76

96.86

124.26

-23.99

-42.24

-67.42

-100.61

-142.75

-194.75

-257.60

-332.25

.474223

.602808

.742171

.890757

1.047527

1.211855

1.383378

1.561911

10.30

15.33

21.31

28.10

35.61

43.79

52.59

62.02

20.61

30.67

42.62

56.20

71.22

87.57

105.19

124.04

41.21

61.33

85.24

112.40

142.44

175.14

210.38

248.08

61.82

92.00

127.87

168.61

213.67

262.72

315.57

372.12

1170.

1079.

1011.

959.

915.

876.

842.

811.

343.

292.

257.

231.

210.

193.

178.

165.

-40.19

-63.18

-93.61

-132.50

-180.75

-239.34

-309.20

-391.31

12.03

19.46

29.55

42.71

59.24

79.48

103.78

132.48

-26.71

-46.86

-74.44

-110.49

-155.90

-211.64

-278.66

-357.92

.498573

.632378

.776201

.928695

1.089042

1.256751

1.431551

1.613322

10.87

•6.05

22.11

28.93

36.44

44.59

53.38

62.77

21.75

32.10

44.21

57.85

72.87

89.19

106.75

125.54

43.50

64.20

88.42

115.70

145.74

178.38

213.51

251.09

65.25

96.30

132.63

173.55

218.61

267.56

320.26

376.63

Ut

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Bullet: Lyman # 311359 113 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .181

(Cont’d.)

m

S>

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1704.

1524.

1364.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

906.

728.

583.

467.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.25

-5.49

-13.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.50

3.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.12

.00

-4.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.083393

.176532

.280654

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.64

3.86

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.28

7.71

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.56

15.42

30 MPH

.00

2.35

9.84

23.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1612.

1441.

1293.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

813.

652.

521.

419.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.39

-6.14

-15.10

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.68

4.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.30

.00

-5.51

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.088099

.186579

.296564

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.75

4.10

10 MPH

.00

.84

3.50

8.20

20 MPH

.00

1.68

7.01

16.39

30 MPH

.00

2.52

10.51

24.59

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1521.

1361.

1226.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

725.

580.

465.

377.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.56

-6.91

-16.96

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.42

1.89

4.77

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.52

.00

-6.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.093336

.197676

.313923

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.87

4.33

10 MPH

.00

.90

3.73

8.66

20 MPH

.00

1.80

7.46

17.32

30 MPH

.00

2.69

11.20

25.99

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1431.

1284.

1165.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

642.

514.

414.

340.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.78

-7.82

-19.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.48

2.13

5.37

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.76

.00

-7.04

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.099189

.209943

.332774

5 MPH

.00

.48

1.97

4.53

10 MPH

.00

.96

3.95

9.07

20 MPH

.00

1.91

7.90

18.14

30 MPH

.00

2.87

11.85

27.20

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1229.

1122.

1044.

985.

936.

895.

859.

827.

796.

379.

316.

273.

243.

220.

201.

185.

171.

159.

-26.20

-44.66

-70.01

-103.30

-145.50

-197.51

-260.32

-334.87

-422.10

7.61

13.36

21.50

32.45

46.55

64.11

85.49

111.03

141.04

-14.47

-29.82

-52.04

-82.21

-121.30

-170.18

-229.88

-301.31

-385.42

.396673

.524658

.663505

.811643

.968005

1.131950

1.303104

1.481273

1.666401

7.12

11.43

16.70

22.79

29.61

37.09

45.20

53.93

63.27

14.24

22.87

33.41

45.59

59.21

74.17

90.40

107.86

126.55

28.47

45.73

66.82

91.17

118.42

148.34

180.80

215.72

253.10

42.71

68.60

100.23

136.76

177.63

222.51

271.20

323.59

379.65

1172.

1080.

1012.

959.

915.

877.

843.

811.

782.

344.

293.

257.

231.

210.

193.

178.

165.

153.

-29.27

-49.76

-77.67

-114.04

-159.74

-215.75

-283.03

-362.54

-455.06

8.49

14.84

23.74

35.56

50.60

69.22

91.76

118.55

149.86

-16.24

-33.28

-57.75

-90.67

-132.92

-185.50

-249.33

-325.39

-414.47

.418624

.552233

.695888

.848233

1.008441

1.176018

1.350688

1.532329

1.720940

7.51

11.93

17.24

23.31

30.08

37.49

45.53

54.18

63 44

15.01

23.86

34.48

46.62

60.15

74.98

91.05

108.36

126.89

30.02

47.72

68.95

93.24

120.30

149.96

182.11

216.71

253.77

45.03

71.58

103.43

139.87

180.46

224.94

273.16

325.07

380.66

1120.

1043.

984,

936.

895.

859.

826.

796.

768.

315.

273.

243.

220.

201.

185.

171.

159.

148.

-32.80

-55.54

-86.25

-125.88

-175.34

-235.62

-307.66

-392.39

-490.51

9.49

16.49

26.16

38.85

54.87

74.57

98.29

126.36

159.01

-18.23

-37.14

-64.01

-99.82

-145.44

-201.89

-270.10

-351.00

-445.30

.442127

.581162

.729461

.885968

1.050049

1.221333

1.399628

1.584882

1.777132

7.85

12.32

17.60

23.61

30.29

37.59

45.52

54.06

63.21

15.70

24.64

35.21

47.22

60.57

75.19

91.04

108.12

126.42

31.39

49.27

70.42

94.45

121.15

150.38

182.08

216.23

252.84

47.09

73.91

105.63

141.67

181.72

225.57

273.12

324.35

379.27

1075.

1009.

956.

913.

875.

840.

809.

780.

753.

290.

255.

229.

209.

192.

177.

164.

153.

142.

-36.87

-62.08

-95.80

-138.92

-192.41

-257.23

-334.34

-424.45

-528.72

10.61

18.29

28.75

42.32

59.34

80.15

105.09

134.41

168.56

-20.48

-41.40

-70.84

-109.67

-158.88

-219.42

-292.24

-378.07

-478.06

.467079

.611325

.764193

.924884

1.092919

1.268033

1.450115

1.639169

1.835255

8.10

12.55

17.75

23.64

30.18

37.34

45.11

53.50

62.50

16.21

25.09

35.50

47.28

60.35

74.67

90.22

106.99

125.00

32.41

50.19

71.00

94.56

120.71

149.35

180.44

213.99

250.01

48.62

75.28

106.49

141.84

181.06

224 02

270.66

320.98

375.01

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311441 115 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .143

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2300.

2030.

1786.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1726.

1351.

1052.

814.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.67

-2.99

-7.43

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.82

2.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.45

.00

-2.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.061345

.130831

.209630

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.36

3.22

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.72

6.43

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.44

12.87

30 MPH

.00

1.93

8.16

19.30

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2207.

1948.

1710.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1596.

1243.

969.

747.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.73

-3.25

-8.06

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.89

2.29

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.52

.00

-2.81

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.063870

.136243

.218438

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.43

3.38

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.86

6.77

20 MPH

.00

1.36

5.72

13.53

30 MPH

.00

2.04

8.58

20.30

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2117.

1866.

1636.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1471.

1145.

889.

683.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.79

-3.53

-8.77

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.97

2.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.60

.00

-3.10

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.066592

.142060

.227933

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.50

3.56

10 MPH

.00

.72

3.00

7.12

20 MPH

.00

1.44

6.01

14.23

30 MPH

.00

2.16

9.01

21.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2030.

1786.

1566.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1351.

1052.

814.

626.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.84

-9.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.06

2.72

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.68

.00

-3.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.069485

.148281

.238084

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.57

3.73

10 MPH

.00

.75

3.14

7.47

20 MPH

.00

1.50

6.28

14.94

30 MPH

.00

2.25

9.42

22.40

U>

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1566.

1383.

1230.

1112.

1029.

967.

917.

874.

836.

626.

488.

386.

316.

270.

239.

215.

195.

179.

-14.59

-25.32

-40.61

-61.66

-89.70

-125.92

-171.35

-227.04

-294.07

4.30

7.75

12.88

20.21

30.26

43.51

60.36

81.20

106.43

-7.85

-16.71

-30.13

-49.30

-75.48

-109.82

-153.38

-207.20

-272.36

.299436

.401474

.516688

.645240

.785718

.936262

1.095710

1.263408

1.439013

6.04

9.95

15.01

21.24

28.53

36.70

45.65

55.33

65.71

12.09

19.89

30.01

42.49

57.06

73.40

91.31

110.67

131.42

24.17

39.78

60.03

84.97

114.11

146.79

182.61

221.34

262.84

36.26

59.67

90.04

127.46

171.17

220.19

273.92

332.00

394.26

1503.

1329.

1187.

1082.

1007.

950.

902.

861.

825.

576.

451.

360.

299.

259.

230.

208.

189.

174.

-15.84

-27.51

-44.11

-66.88

-97.04

-135.74

-183.96

-242.83

-313.37

4.68

8.43

14.00

21.91

32.68

46.74

64.47

86.30

112.57

-8.60

-18.27

-32.87

-53.64

-81.81

-118.51

-164.73

-221.59

-290.14

.312162

.418423

.538076

.670764

.814719

.968284

1.130495

1.300815

1.478978

6.35

10.42

15.67

22.07

29.46

37.69

46.68

56.39

66.79

12.70

20.84

31.34

44.13

58.91

75.38

93.37

112.78

133.58

25.40

41.68

62.68

88.27

117.82

150.76

186.73

225.57

267.16

38.10

62.53

94.02

132.40

176.73

226.13

280.10

338.35

400.74

1442.

1278.

1148.

1054.

987.

933.

888.

849.

813.

531.

417.

337.

284.

249.

222.

201.

184.

169.

-17.25

-29.95

-47.98

-72.59

-104.98

-146.25

-197.40

-259.54

-333.72

5.10

9.18

15.23

23.75

35.24

50.11

68.75

91.55

118.88

-9.45

-20.00

-35.90

-58.37

-88.62

-127.75

-176.76

-236.76

-308.80

.325723

.436356

.560446

.697091

.844370

1.000877

1.165816

1.338749

1.519483

6.66

10.90

16.32

22.84

30.30

38.58

47.59

57.31

67.71

13.33

21.80

32.64

45.69

60.61

77.15

95.18

114.62

135.43

26.65

43.60

65.28

91.38

121.22

154.31

190.37

229.24

270.86

39.98

65.40

97.92

137.06

181.83

231.46

285.55

343.86

406.29

1383.

1230.

1112.

1029.

967.

917.

874.

836.

802.

488.

386.

316.

270.

239.

215.

195.

179.

164.

-18.82

-32.66

-52.25

-78.84

-113.61

-157.57

-211.81

-277.38

-355.37

5.57

10.02

16.57

25.74

37.98

53.69

73.24

97.03

125.43

-10.39

-21.92

-39.22

-63.52

-95.98

-137.65

-189.59

-252.87

-328.56

.340119

.455329

.583877

.724352

.874891

1.034336

1.202030

1.377630

1.561006

6.97

11.37

16.95

23.57

31.08

39.37

48.39

58.10

68.50

13.95

22.75

33.89

47.14

62.15

78.74

96.77

116.20

137.00

27.90

45.49

67.79

94.28

124.31

157.48

193.55

232.40

274.00

41.84

68.24

101.68

141.41

186.46

236.22

290.32

348.61

410.99

344

Bullet: Lyman #311441 115 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .143

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1943.

1706.

1500.

1326.

1185.

1080.

1006.

949.

901.

861.

824.

791.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1236.

964.

743.

574.

449.

359.

298.

258.

230.

207.

189.

173.

160.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.94

-4.19

-10.44

-20.58

-35.67

-56.95

-85.64

-122.90

-169.68

-227.13

-296.27

-378.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.15

2.98

6.09

10.94

18.04

27.86

40.87

57.42

77.89

102.68

132.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.78

.00

-3.77

-11.44

-24.06

-42.87

-69.09

-103.87

-148.18

-203.15

-269.83

-349.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.072559

.154975

.248924

.355400

.475275

.608164

.752288

.906000

1.068346

1.238794

1.417081

1.603140

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.64

3.91

7.28

11.82

17.52

24.20

31.73

40.01

49.01

58.70

69.08

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.28

7.81

14.55

23.65

35.04

48.40

63.46

80.03

98.03

117.41

138.15

20 MPH

.00

1.54

6.55

15.62

29.10

47.30

70.07

96.81

126.91

160.06

196.06

234.81

276.31

30 MPH

.00

2.31

9.83

23.43

43.65

70.95

105.11

145.21

190.37

240.09

294.08

352.22

414.46

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1850.

1622.

1430.

1268.

1141.

1049.

983.

930.

885.

846.

811.

778.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1126.

874.

671.

522.

411.

332.

281.

247.

221.

200.

183.

168.

155.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.62

-11.52

-22.69

-39.28

-62.52

-93.64

-133.69

-183.70

-244.77

-317.95

-404.12

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.27

3.29

6.72

12.04

19.75

30.32

44.16

61.62

83.11

108.98

139.54

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.90

.00

-4.21

-12.69

-26.60

-47.16

-75.59

-112.96

-160.28

-218.67

-289.16

-372.65

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.076109

.162742

.261363

.372897

.497880

.635301

.783235

.940328

1.105813

1.279273

1.460526

1.649561

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.75

4.14

7.67

12.38

18.19

24.92

32.46

40.74

49.72

59.38

69.73

10 MPH

.00

.82

3.50

8.29

15.34

24.77

36.38

49.85

64.93

81.48

99.44

118.77

139.47

20 MPH

.00

1.65

7.00

16.57

30.69

49.54

72.77

99.70

129.85

162.96

198.88

237.53

278.93

30 MPH

.00

2.47

10.50

24.86

46.03

74.31

109.15

149.55

194.78

244.44

298.31

356.30

418.40

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1758.

1542.

1363.

1214.

1101.

1021.

961.

912.

869.

832.

798.

766.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1021.

789.

607.

474.

376.

309.

266.

236.

212.

193.

177.

163.

150.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-5.11

-12.75

-25.08

-43.32

-68.70

-102.39

-145.40

-198.81

-263.68

-341.09

-431.79

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.31

1.41

3.65

7.43

13.25

21.60

32.94

47.62

66.02

88.52

115.50

147.19

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.03

.00

-4.71

-14.11

-29.42

-51.87

-82.63

-122.71

-173.19

-235.13

-309.61

-397.37

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.080013

.171229

.274778

.391596

.521664

.663420

.815065

.975515

1.144160

1.320684

1.504980

1.697082

5 MPH

.00

.44

1.87

4.38

8.06

12.91

18.78

25.53

33.05

41.29

50.22

59.84

70.14

10 MPH

.00

.88

3.74

8.76

16.12

25.81

37.56

51.05

66.09

82.57

100.44

119.68

140.29

20 MPH

.00

1.76

7.47

17.52

32.24

51.63

75.12

102.10

132.18

165.14

200.88

239.35

280.57

30 MPH

.00

2.65

11.21

26.28

48.36

77.44

112.69

153.15

198.27

247.72

301.32

359.03

420.86

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1667.

1467.

1298.

1164.

1065.

995.

940.

894.

854.

818.

785.

754.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

922.

709.

549.

430.

346.

290.

253.

225.

204.

186.

171.

157.

145.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.27

-5.68

-14.16

-27.81

-47.86

-75.55

-111.96

-158.12

-215.12

-284.01

-365.74

-461.34

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.34

1.57

4.05

8.22

14.58

23.61

35.72

51.25

70.60

94.14

122.19

155.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.19

.00

-5.26

-15.69

-32.53

-57.00

-90.20

-133.14

-186.93

-252.60

-331.12

-423.50

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.084321

.180428

.289256

.411533

.546581

.692513

.847821

1.011642

1.183500

1.363172

1.550618

1.745900

5 MPH

.00

.47

1.98

4.61

8.43

13.36

19.26

25.98

33.45

41.62

50.49

60.03

70.27

10 MPH

.00

.95

3.97

9.22

16.85

26.72

38.51

51.95

66.89

83.24

100.97

120.07

140.54

20 MPH

.00

1.89

7.93

18.45

33.70

53.45

77.03

103.91

133.78

166.49

201.94

240.13

281.08

30 MPH

.00

2.84

11.90

27.67

50.55

80.17

115.54

155.86

200.67

249.73

302.91

360.20

421.62

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman #311441 115 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .143

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

FELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1577.

1393.

1238.

1118.

1034.

970.

920.

877.

838.

804.

772.

742.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

827.

635.

496.

391.

319.

273.

240.

216.

196.

180.

165.

152.

141.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.42

-6.34

-15.77

-30.87

-52.90

-83.03

-122.31

-171.78

-232.53

-305.63

-391.87

-492.59

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.38

1.75

4.50

9.09

16.03

25.75

38.62

55.02

75.32

99.91

129.05

163.27

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.38

.00

-5.87

-17.43

-35.91

-62.50

-98.23

-144.15

-201.36

-270.90

-353.60

-450.78

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.089087

.190354

.304743

.432505

.572311

.722276

.881197

1.048397

1.223515

1.406410

1.597099

1.795664

5 MPH

.00

.51

2.08

4.82

8.73

13.70

19.56

26.21

33.59

41.67

50.43

59.88

70.02

10 MPH

.00

1.01

4.17

9.63

17.45

27.39

39.12

52.42

67.18

83.34

100.86

119.76

140.04

20 MPH

.00

2.03

8.34

19.27

34.91

54.79

78.24

104.85

134.37

166.68

201.72

239.51

280.07

30 MPH

.00

3.04

12.51

28.90

52r36

82.18

117.36

157.27

201.55

250.02

302.58

359.27

420.11

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1494.

1322.

1182.

1078.

1004.

947.

900.

860.

823.

790.

759.

730.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

738.

570.

446.

356.

297.

257.

229.

207.

189.

173.

159.

147.

136.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.59

-7.11

-17.61

-34.33

-58.50

-91.26

-133.58

-186.59

-251.33

-328.78

-419.89

-526.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.43

1.96

5.00

10.06

17.60

28.02

41.67

58.96

80.25

105.89

136.21

171.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.59

.00

-6.57

-19.37

-39.61

-68.44

-106.83

-155.91

-216.71

-290.24

-377.42

-479.68

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.094273

.201110

.321357

.454583

.598988

.752945

.915515

1.086175

1.264669

1.450933

1.645020

1.847037

5 MPH

.00

.53

2.17

4.99

8.94

13.89

19.67

26.21

33.47

41.41

50.04

59.35

69.36

10 MPH

.00

1.06

4.34

9.97

17.89

27.77

39.34

52.42

66.93

82.82

100.07

118.70

138.73

20 MPH

.00

2.13

8.67

19.94

35.78

55.55

78.68

104.85

133.86

165.63

200.14

237.40

277.45

30 MPH

.00

3.19

13.01

29.91

53.67

83.32

118.03

157.27

200.79

248.45

300.21

356.10

416.18

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1413.

1254.

1130.

1042.

977.

925.

881.

843.

808.

775.

745.

717.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

654.

510.

401.

326.

277.

244.

218.

198.

181.

167.

153.

142.

131.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.80

-7.98

-19.70

-38.20

-64.68

-100.19

-145.77

-202.51

-271.47

-353.52

-449.85

-561.82

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.49

2.19

5.57

11.12

19.27

30.40

44.86

63.06

85.37

112.08

143.67

180.72

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.81

.00

-7.36

-21.50

-43.61

-74.76

-115.98

-168.36

-232.95

-310.63

-402.60

-510.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.099847

.212706

.338988

.477529

.626412

.784356

.950636

1.124861

1.306871

1.496666

1.694324

1.899980

5 MPH

.00

.54

2.22

5.08

9.02

13.87

19.52

25.91

32.99

40.75

49.21

58.35

68.20

10 MPH

.00

1.07

4.44

10.16

18.05

27.75

39.05

51.81

65.98

81.51

98.41

116.70

136.40

20 MPH

.00

2.15

8.87

20.32

36.09

55.50

78.09

103.62

131.95

163.02

196.83

233.40

272.79

30 MPH

.00

3.22

13.31

30.49

54.14

83.25

117.14

155.44

197.93

244.53

295.24

350.10

409.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1327.

1185.

1081.

1006.

949.

902.

861.

824.

791.

759.

730.

703.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

574.

449.

359.

298.

258.

230.

208.

189.

173.

160.

147.

136.

126.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.06

-9.08

-22.28

-42.89

-72.05

-110.75

-160.10

-221.14

-294.90

-382.26

-484.65

-603.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.55

2.48

6.27

12.37

21.20

33.10

48.47

67.69

91.12

119.08

152.19

190.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.10

.00

-8.28

-23.98

-48.23

-82.02

-126.45

-182.58

-251.43

-333.87

-431.34

-545.11

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.106444

.226284

.359141

.503236

.656919

8B9236

.989654

1.167909

1.353933

1.547775

1.749543

1.959398

5 MPH

.00

.57

2.31

5.20

9.08

13.81

19.29

25.49

32.38

39.95

48.20

57.16

66.83

10 MPH

.00

1.13

4.63

10.41

18.17

27.62

38.59

50.98

64.75

79.89

96.41

114.32

133.65

20 MPH

.00

2.27

9.25

20.82

36.34

55.24

77.17

101.96

129.50

159.78

192.82

228.64

267.31

30 MPH

.00

3.40

13.88

31.23

54.51

82.85

115.76

152.94

194.26

239.68

289.23

342.96

400.96

U>

346

Bullet: Lyman # 311576 120 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .172

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1878.

1687.

1521.

1375.

1259.

1163.

1087.

1029.

981.

941.

907.

875.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1175.

940.

758.

616.

504.

422.

360.

315.

282.

257.

236.

219.

204.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.02

-4.51

-11.04

-21.36

-36.27

-56.68

-83.50

-117.65

-159.99

-211.31

-272.32

-343.87

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.23

3.10

6.18

10.78

17.30

26.07

37.46

51.81

69.39

90.43

115.25

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.86

.00

-3.91

-11.60

-23.88

-41.66

-65.86

-97.38

-137.09

-185.79

-244.17

-313.09

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.075536

.159975

.253673

.357570

.471669

.595771

.729371

.871400

1.020851

1.177057

1.339578

1.508132

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.51

3.47

6.32

10.08

14.71

20.18

26.40

33.26

40.72

48.74

57.29

10 MPH

.00

.72

3.01

6.93

12.65

20.16

29.43

40.37

52.79

66.53

81.45

97.48

114.57

20 MPH

.00

1.45

6.03

13.86

25.29

40.31

58.85

80.74

105.59

133.05

162.90

194.96

229.15

30 MPH

.00

2.17

9.04

20.80

37.94

60.47

88.28

121.11

158.38

199.58

244.34

292.44

343.72

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1785.

1611.

1452.

1321.

1214.

1126.

1059.

1006.

963.

925.

892.

862.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1066.

849.

691.

562.

465.

392.

338.

299.

270.

247.

228.

212.

198.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.13

-4.97

-12.17

-23.50

-39.82

-62.05

-91.11

-127.89

-173.22

-227.84

-292.53

-368.11

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.36

3.41

6.78

11.81

18.86

28.29

40.44

55.63

74.09

96.12

122.00

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.98

.00

-4.34

-12.81

-26.28

-45.65

-71.84

-105.76

-148.23

-199.99

-261.82

-334.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.079399

.167872

.265990

.374510

.493098

.621551

.759066

.904515

1.057052

1.216125

1.381370

1.552558

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.57

3.61

6.56

10.39

15.10

20.60

26.80

33.62

41.02

48.96

57.43

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.15

7.21

13.11

20.79

30.19

41.20

53.59

67.24

82.04

97.92

114.85

20 MPH

.00

1.55

6.29

14.43

26.23

41.57

60.39

82.39

107.19

134.48

164.08

195.84

229.70

30 MPH

.00

2.32

9.44

21.64

39.34

62.36

90.58

123.59

160.78

201.72

246.11

293.76

344.55

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1705.

1537.

1388.

1270.

1172.

1094.

1034.

986.

945.

910.

878.

850.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

962.

774.

630.

513.

430.

366.

319.

285.

259.

238.

221.

206.

192.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.25

-5.48

-13.42

-25.86

-43.70

-67.85

-99.25

-138.74

-187.15

-245.15

-313.61

-393.31

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.49

3.76

7.44

12.91

20.51

30.60

43.51

59.53

78.88

101.88

128.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.12

.00

-4.82

-14.14

-28.86

-49.90

-78.18

-114.55

-159.84

-214.72

-280.07

-356.65

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.083504

.176184

.278978

.392037

.515109

.647765

.788969

.937683

1.093208

1.255085

1.423018

1.596825

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.61

3.71

6.71

10.59

15.32

20.80

26.94

33.68

40.97

48.80

57.15

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.22

7.42

13.42

21.19

30.64

41.60

53.87

67.35

81.95

97.61

114.30

20 MPH

.00

1.60

6.44

14.83

26.84

42.37

61.28

83.19

107.75

134.70

163.90

195.22

228.61

30 MPH

.00

2.41

9.66

22.25

40.26

63.56

91.91

124.79

161.62

202.06

245.84

292.83

342.91

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1624.

1464.

1330.

1222.

1133.

1064.

1010.

966.

928.

895.

865.

837.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

863.

703.

571.

472.

398.

342.

302.

272.

249.

229.

213.

199.

187.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.38

-6.06

-14.82

-28.48

-47.98

-74.23

-108.14

-150.53

-202.16

-263.78

-336.23

-420.28

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.65

4.15

8.18

14.11

22.30

33.09

46.79

63.63

83.91

107.91

135.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.27

.00

-5.35

-15.61

-31.71

-54.55

-85.05

-124.04

-172.26

-230.48

-299.53

-380.18

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.087744

.185046

.292735

.410510

.538186

.675010

.819852

.971837

1.130394

1.295147

1.465856

1.642386

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.62

3.76

6.79

10.69

15.40

20.81

26.86

33.47

40.64

48.33

56.53

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.23

7.52

13.58

21.39

30.80

41.63

* 53.71

66.95

81.28

96.66

113.06

20 MPH

.00

1.55

6.47

15.04

27.17

42.77

61.60

83.25

107.42

133.90

162.56

193.31

226.12

30 MPH

.00

2.33

9.70

22.56

40.75

64.16

92.41

124.88

161.13

200.85

243.84

289.97

339.18

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311576 120 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .172

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1533.

1384.

1267.

1170.

1092.

1032.

985.

944.

909.

878.

849.

823.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

770.

626.

511.

428.

364.

318.

284.

258.

237.

220.

205.

192.

180.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.55

-6.82

-16.62

-31.85

-53.42

-82.25

-119.20

-165.09

-220.59

-286.57

-363.81

-453.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.42

1.86

4.64

9.10

15.60

24.50

36.10

50.70

68.51

89.87

115.04

144.29

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.49

.00

-6.01

-17.45

-35.23

-60.28

-93.45

-135.55

-187.26

-249.45

-322.91

-408.39

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092958

.196053

.309386

.432731

.565638

.707060

.855967

1.011669

1.173713

1.341805

1.515766

1.695506

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.72

3.93

7.02

10.95

15.63

20.97

26.91

33.40

40.43

47.98

56.03

10 MPH

.00

.83

3.45

7.86

14.04

21.91

31.27

41.94

53.82

66.81

80.86

95.95

112.06

20 MPH

.00

1.66

6.89

15.73

28.09

43.81

62.53

83.89

107.64

133.62

161.73

191.90

224.11

30 MPH

.00

2.49

10.34

23.59

42.13

65.72

93.80

125.83

161.46

200.43

242.59

287.85

336.17

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1442.

1313.

1207.

1122.

1055.

1003.

960.

923.

890.

861.

833.

808.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

682.

554.

460.

388.

335.

297.

268.

246.

227.

211.

197.

185.

174.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.76

-7.72

-18.71

-35.67

-59.52

-91.15

-131.38

-180.94

-240.62

-311.25

-393.58

-488.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.48

2.10

5.19

10.12

17.24

26.86

39.30

54.79

73.63

96.10

122.48

153.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.72

.00

-6.76

-19.49

-39.11

-66.50

-102.50

-147.82

-203.27

-269.66

-347.77

-438.37

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.098788

.207970

.327200

.456264

.594318

.740239

.893204

1.052675

1.218298

1.389852

1.567212

1.750331

5 MPH

.00

.44

1.80

4.04

7.15

11.05

15.64

20.85

26.64

32.96

39.81

47.16

55.03

10 MPH

.00

.89

3.60

8.09

14.30

22.10

31.28

41.70

53.27

65.92

79.61

94.33

110.06

20 MPH

.00

1.77

7.21

16.17

28.61

44.20

62.56

83.41

106.54

131.84

159.23

188.66

220.12

30 MPH

.00

2.66

10.81

24.26

42.91

66.30

93.85

125.11

159.81

197.76

238.84

282.99

330.17

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1358.

1245.

1152.

1078.

1022.

976.

936.

902.

871.

843.

817.

793.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

599.

492.

413.

353.

310.

278.

254.

234.

217.

202.

189.

178.

167.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.02

-8.75

-21.10

-39.98

-66.31

-100.95

-144.65

-198.15

-262.30

-337.86

-425.63

-526.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.35

5.81

11.24

18.99

29.38

42.66

59.09

78.99

102.62

130.27

162.20

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.98

.00

-7.60

-21.74

-43.32

-73.20

-112.16

-160.91

-220.31

-291.13

-374.14

-470.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.105277

.220713

.346126

.480917

.623981

.774359

.931419

1.094747

1.264076

1.439248

1.620188

1.806890

5 MPH

.00

.46

1.82

4.06

7.12

10.91

15.34

20.36

25.94

32.04

38.65

45.78

53.41

10 MPH

.00

.93

3.65

8.12

14.24

21.82

30.69

40.73

51.88

64.08

77.31

91.55

106.81

20 MPH

.00

1.86

7.29

16.24

28.48

43.64

61.37

81.46

103.75

128.15

154.62

183.11

213.63

30 MPH

.00

2.79

10.94

24.35

42.72

65.46

92.06

122.19

155.63

192.23

231.92

274.66

320.44

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1281.

1181.

1101.

1039.

990.

949.

913.

881.

852.

826.

801.

777.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

522.

437.

371.

323.

288.

261.

240.

222.

207.

194.

182.

171.

161.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.30

-9.91

-23.75

-44.74

-73.76

-111.61

-158.98

-216.72

-285.63

-366.47

-460.05

-566.76

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.65

6.49

12.46

20.88

32.05

46.19

63.62

84.62

109.48

138.50

171.77

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.28

.00

-8.51

-24.17

-47.85

-80.38

-122.41

-174.82

-238.40

-313.91

-402.16

-503.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.112097

.234210

.365979

.506406

.654424

.809307

.970576

1.137921

1.311150

1.490163

1.674933

1.865486

5 MPH

.00

.44

1.75

3.92

6.85

10.45

14.65

19.41

24.71

30.52

36.85

43.68

51.02

10 MPH

.00

.87

3.51

7.84

13.70

20.89

29.30

38.82

49.42

61.05

73.70

87.36

102.04

20 MPH

.00

1.74

7.01

15.68

27.40

41.79

58.59

77.64

98.83

122.10

147.39

174.72

204.08

30 MPH

.00

2.62

10.52

23.52

41.10

62.68

87.89

116.46

148.25

183.14

221.09

262.08

306.12

.fit

—1

Ut

■u

00

Bullet: Lyman # 311465 122 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .163

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2336.

2092.

1869.

1663.

1491.

1345.

1221.

1123.

1049.

992.

946.

906.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1831.

1478.

1185.

946.

749.

602.

490.

404.

341.

298.

267.

242.

222.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.66

-2.92

-7.17

-13.91

-23.78

-37.59

-56.20

-80.66

-111.98

-151.18

-199.17

-256.76

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.80

2.01

4.03

7.12

11.63

17.91

26.42

37.59

51.81

69.45

90.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.42

.00

-2.41

-7.31

-15.34

-27.32

-44.10

-66.72

-96.21

-133.57

-179.72

-235.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.060873

.128783

.204650

.289743

.385188

.491163

.608316

.736621

.875078

1.022298

1.177301

1.339482

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.18

2.78

5.19

8.51

12.76

17.99

24.21

31.31

39.19

47.76

56.95

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.36

5.56

10.38

17.02

25.52

35.99

48.41

62.63

78.39

95.51

113.90

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.72

11.11

20.76

34.05

51.04

71.97

96.83

125.26

156.77

191.03

227.81

30 MPH

.00

1.68

7.07

16.67

31.14

51.07

76.57

107.96

145.24

187.89

235.16

286.54

341.71

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2241.

2007.

1791.

1592.

1435.

1296.

1182.

1093.

1026.

974.

930.

893.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1693.

1361.

1091.

868.

686.

557.

455.

378.

323.

285.

257.

234.

216.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.72

-3.17

-7.78

-15.10

-25.85

-40.84

-61.01

-87.40

-121.05

-162.93

-213.90

-274.82

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.86

2.19

4.38

7.75

12.64

19.44

28.60

40.53

55.62

74.19

96.57

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.49

.00

-2.65

-8.01

-16.80

-29.83

-48.04

-72.48

-104.17

-144.09

-193.09

-252.06

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.063370

.134125

.213262

.302155

.401467

.511559

.632931

.765188

.907062

1.057277

1.215016

1.379769

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.24

2.93

5.47

8.93

13.34

18.74

25.10

32.30

40.24

48.84

58.06

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.49

5.85

10.94

17.86

26.67

37.48

50.19

64.60

80.48

97.68

116.12

20 MPH

.00

1.19

4.97

11.71

21.88

35.72

53.35

74.95

100.39

129.21

160.96

195.37

232.24

30 MPH

.00

1.78

7.46

17.56

32.82

53.57

80.02

112.43

150.58

193.81

241.44

293.05

348.36

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2150.

1924.

1713.

1530.

1379.

1249.

1144.

1065.

1005.

956.

915.

879.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1560.

1252.

1002.

795.

634.

515.

423.

355.

307.

273.

248.

227.

209.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.78

-3.44

-8.46

-16.43

-23.14

-44.42

-66.29

-94.78

-130.90

-175.61

-229.70

-294.10

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.94

2.38

4.77

8.45

13.75

21.11

30.96

43.68

59.66

79.19

102.63

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.56

.00

-2.92

-8.80

-18.41

-32.59

-52.37

-78.75

-112.78

-155.39

-207.38

-269.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.066069

.139838

.222485

.315341

.418679

.533068

.658705

.794816

.940003

1.093171

1.253639

1.420986

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.31

3.08

5.75

9.34

13.91

19.47

25.94

33.22

41.20

49.82

59.05

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.61

6.16

11.50

18.69

27.82

38.93

51.89

66.44

82.40

99.64

118.09

20 MPH

.00

1.26

5.22

12.31

23.00

37.37

55.64

77.86

103.78

132.88

164.80

199.28

236.19

30 MPH

.00

1.88

7.83

18.47

34.50

56.06

83.46

116.80

155.66

199.32

247.19

298.92

354.28

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2060.

1839.

1636.

1470.

1327.

1206.

1111.

1040.

985.

940.

901.

867.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1433.

1149.

916.

725.

585.

477.

394.

334.

293.

263.

239.

220.

203.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.85

-3.75

-9.23

-17.95

-30.71

-48.43

-72.12

-102.83

-141.55

-189.17

-246.52

-314.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.02

2.60

5.22

9.22

14.98

22.93

33.47

47.00

63.87

84.38

108.85

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.65

.00

-3.22

-9.69

-20.20

-35.66

-57.10

-85.56

-122.02

-167.40

-222.50

-288.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.068964

.146035

.232530

.329429

.436939

.555679

.685486

.825248

.973605

1.129643

1.292792

1.462708

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.37

3.25

6.03

9.76

14.46

20.15

26.71

34.03

42.02

50.64

59.85

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.75

6.49

12.07

19.51

28.93

40.30

53.42

68.05

84.03

101.27

119.70

20 MPH

.00

1.32

5.49

12.98

24.13

39.02

57.86

80.60

106.84

136.10

168.07

202.54

239.39

30 MPH

.00

1.98

8.24

19.47

36.20

58.53

86.79

120.89

160.25

204.15

252.10

303.81

359.09

12/Traiectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311465 122 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .163

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

500

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1971.

1757.

1564.

1410.

1275.

1165.

1080.

1017.

966.

924.

887.

854.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1311.

1052.

836.

663.

538.

441.

367.

316.

280.

253.

231.

213.

197.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.93

-4.10

-10.09

-19.63

-33.57

-52.86

-78.54

-111.65

-153.15

-203.87

-264.69

-336.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.12

2.84

5.72

10.08

16.34

24.91

36.19

50.58

68.36

89.87

115.41

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.75

.00

-3.56

-10.68

-22.19

-39.05

-62.31

-93.00

-132.07

-180.36

-238.76

-308.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.072047

.152683

.243296

.344356

.456325

.579577

.713550

.856897

1.008419

1.167360

1.333253

1.505819

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.44

3.41

6.30

10.16

15.00

20.79

27.41

34.74

42.73

51.33

60.51

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.87

6.82

12.61

20.31

30.01

41.58

54.81

69.48

85.46

102.65

121.02

20 MPH

.00

1.36

5.74

13.64

25.21

40.63

60.01

83.17

109.63

138.96

170.91

205.30

242.05

30 MPH

.00

2.04

8.62

20.46

37.82

60.94

90.02

124.75

164.44

208.44

256.37

307.96

363.07

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1877.

1670.

1496.

1350.

1225.

1125.

1051.

994.

947.

907.

872.

841.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1194.

954.

756.

606.

493.

406.

343.

299.

267.

243.

223.

206.

191.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.02

-4.52

-11.12

-21.64

-36.93

-58.03

-85.96

-121.74

-166.29

-220.40

-285.02

-361.05

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.24

3.14

6.30

11.08

17.89

27.14

39.23

54.52

73.27

95.82

122.50

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.86

.00

-3.97

-11.85

-24.51

-42.98

-68.28

-101.42

-143.34

-194.81

-256.81

-330.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.075561

.160298

.255396

.361029

.477825

.605788

.743947

.890905

1.045671

1.207628

1.376397

1.551765

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.53

3.62

6.63

10.62

15.60

21.47

28.11

35.45

43.41

51.98

61.13

10 MPH

.00

.73

3.07

7.24

13.26

21.24

31.19

42.93

56.23

70.90

86.83

103.96

122.25

20 MPH

.00

1.45

6.14

14.47

26.51

42.48

62.38

85.87

112.46

141.79

173.66

207.92

244.51

30 MPH

.00

2.18

9.21

21.71

39.77

63.72

93.57

128.80

168.68

212.69

260.48

311.88

366.76

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1784.

1586.

1429.

1292.

1178.

1090.

1024.

972.

929.

891.

858.

827.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1083.

862.

681.

553.

452.

376.

322.

284.

256.

234.

215.

199.

185.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.13

-5.00

-12.31

-23.90

-40.71

-63.78

-94.14

-132.76

-180.51

-238.23

-306.87

-387.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.37

3.47

6.95

12.19

19.58

29.55

42.48

58.67

78.41

102.04

129.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.99

.00

-4.44

-13.16

-27.09

-47.29

-74.78

-110.53

-155.40

-210.25

-276.02

-353.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.079426

.168655

.268344

.378843

.500624

.633255

.775451

.925948

1.083945

1.248942

1.420639

1.598880

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.64

3.81

6.94

11.05

16.13

22.04

28.68

35.99

43.91

52.42

61.50

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.28

7.63

13.88

22.11

32.25

44.08

57.37

71.97

87.81

104.83

123.00

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.57

15.26

27.75

44.22

64.51

88.16

114.73

143.95

175.63

209.67

246.01

30 MPH

.00

2.34

9.85

22.89

41.63

66.33

96.76

132.24

172.10

215.92

263.44

314.50

369.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1691.

1514.

1365.

1238.

1135.

1058.

999.

952.

911.

876.

844.

815.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

978.

775.

621.

505.

415.

349.

303.

271.

245.

225.

208.

193.

180.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.26

-5.55

-13.65

-26.43

-44.90

-70.09

-103.01

-144.61

-195.67

-257.15

-329.93

-414.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.34

1.52

3.85

7.67

13.38

21.39

32.11

45.87

62.95

83.67

108.37

137.35

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.14

.00

-4.96

-14.59

-29.91

-51.95

-81.73

-120.18

-168.09

-226.42

-296.05

-377.85

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.083693

.177651

.282073

.397604

.524350

.661440

.807472

.961399

1.122572

1.290591

1.465224

1.646367

5 MPH

.00

.42

1.74

3.98

7.20

11.41

16.52

22.43

29.02

36.26

44.10

52.52

61.51

10 MPH

.00

.84

3.48

7.96

14.40

22.81

33.05

44.85

58.05

72.52

88.20

105.04

123.02

20 MPH

.00

1.67

6.95

15.92

28.80

45.62

66.09

89.70

116.10

145.04

176.39

210.07

246.05

30 MPH

.00

2.51

10.43

23.88

43.20

68.44

99.14

134.56

174.15

217.56

264.59

315.11

369.07

u>

Bullet: Lyman # 311465 122 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .163
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1600.

1442.

1302.

1186.

1096.

1029.

976.

932.

894

861.

830.

801.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

878.

693.

563.

459.

381.

325.

287.

258.

235.

217.

201.

187.

174

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.40

-6.19

-15.18

-29.30

-49.60

-77.10

-112.78

-157.52

-212.16

-277.64

-354.82

-444.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.38

1.69

4.27

8.46

14.69

23.37

34.86

49.46

67.47

89.22

115.02

145.20

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.32

.00

-5.52

-16.18

-33.01

-57.04

-89.25

-130.52

-181.70

-243.70

-317.41

-403.73

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.088420

.187235

.296792

.417621

.549376

.690818

.840648

.998032

1.162448

1.333583

1.511269

1.695451

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.81

4.12

7.42

11.68

16.79

22.64

29.16

36.30

44.02

52.33

61.20

10 MPH

.00

.90

3.62

8.24

14.83

23.36

33.58

45.29

58.32

72.59

88.04

104.65

122.40

20 MPH

.00

1.79

7.24

16.47

29.67

46.71

67.17

90.57

116.64

145.18

176.09

209.30

244.80

30 MPH

.00

2.69

10.86

24.71

44.50

70.07

100.75

135.86

174.96

217.77

264.13

313.95

367.20

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1519.

1370.

1242.

1138.

1060.

1001.

953.

913.

877.

845.

816.

788.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

783.

625.

508.

418.

351.

305.

272.

246.

226.

208.

193.

180.

168.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.57

-6.92

-16.91

-32.56

-54.89

-84.92

-123.59

-171.69

-230.18

-299.93

-381.83

-476.64

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.42

1.89

4.74

9.36

16.16

25.54

37.83

53.29

72.26

95.08

122.04

153.40

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.52

.00

-6.15

-17.96

-36.46

-62.65

-97.48

-141.75

-196.39

-262.31

-340.38

-431.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.093545

.197583

.312711

.439066

.575811

.721543

.875200

1.036120

1.203895

1.378291

1.559197

1.746604

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.47

1.86

4.22

7.58

11.85

16.91

22.66

29.06

36.06

43.64

51.80

60.52

10 MPH

.00

.93

3.72

8.45

15.16

23.70

33.82

45.33

58.12

72.12

87.29

103.60

121.05

20 MPH

.00

1.87

7.43

16.90

30.32

47.39

67.63

90.66

116.24

144.24

174.57

207.19

242.10

30 MPH

.00

2.80

11.15

25.35

45.47

71.09

101.45

135.99

174.37

216.36

261.86

310.79

363.15

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1442.

1302.

1186.

1096.

1029.

976.

932.

894.

861.

830.

801.

775.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

693.

563.

459.

381.

325.

287.

258.

235.

217.

201.

187.

174.

163.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.76

-7.73

-18.83

-36.11

-60.59

-93.25

-134.96

-186.58

-249.03

-323.19

-409.94

-509.89

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.48

2.10

5.25

10.32

17.72

27.79

40.85

57.18

77.13

101.01

129.14

161.70

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.73

.00

-6.86

-19.89

-40.13

-68.55

-106.03

-153.40

-211.61

-281.53

-364.05

-459.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.098815

.208371

.329199

.460952

.602392

.752220

.909600

1.074012

1.245141

1.422822

1.606997

1.797694

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.45

1.84

4.22

7.56

11.76

16.70

22.29

28.51

35.32

42.71

50.67

59.20

10 MPH

.00

.89

3.67

8.44

15.13

23.52

33.39

44.59

57.03

70.64

85.42

101.33

118.39

20 MPH

.00

1.78

7.35

16.88

30.26

47.04

66.78

89.18

114.05

141.29

170.83

202.66

236.79

30 MPH

.00

2.67

11.02

25.32

45.38

70.56

100.17

133.77

171.08

211.93

256.25

303.99

355.18

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1353.

1228.

1128.

1052.

995.

948.

908.

873.

841.

812.

785.

759.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

609.

496.

408.

344.

300.

268.

243.

223.

206.

192.

179.

167.

156.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.03

-8.81

-21.36

-40.73

-67.92

-103.86

-149.34

-205.30

-272.65

-352.25

-444.83

-551.31

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.54

2.38

5.92

11.56

19.66

30.57

44.54

61.92

83.03

108.20

137.67

171.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.00

.00

-7.78

-22.37

-44.78

-75.95

-116.64

-167.83

-230.40

-305.22

-393.03

-494.73

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.105361

.221874

.349564

.487482

.634229

.788801

.950574

1.119164

1.294354

1.476047

1.664244

1.858995

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.47

1.92

4.36

7.70

11.81

16.61

22.05

28.09

34.70

41.89

49.65

57.99

10 MPH

.00

.94

3.85

8.72

15.40

23.62

33.23

44.10

56.17

69.41

83.78

99.31

115.98

20 MPH

.00

1.89

7.70

17.45

30.79

47.25

66.46

88.20

112.35

138.81

167.57

198.61

231.97

30 MPH

.00

2.83

11.55

26.17

46.19

70.87

99.69

132.30

168.52

208.22

251.35

297.92

347.95

12/Trajectory Tables

350 400 450 500 550 600

1011. 974. 941. 912. 886. 861.

295. 274. 256. 240. 226. 214.

-122.24 -167.74 -222.34 -286.62 -361.32 -447,07

36.02 50.08 67.12 87.33 110.99 138.32

-94.28 -135.68 -186.18 -246.36 -316.96 -398.61

857254 1.008529 1.165333 1.327375 1.494456 1.666441

17.69 22.75 28.30 34.31 40.76 47.65

35.38 45.50 56.60 68.62 81.52 95.29

70.75 91.00 113.20 137.24 163.05 190.59

106.13 136.50 169.80 205.85 244.57 285.88

981. 948. 918. 891. 866. 843.

278. 259. 243. 229. 216. 205.

-136.43 -186.24 -245.56 -315.18 -395.71 -487.82

39.71 54.82 72.97 94.45 119.47 148.29

-104.79 -149.98 -204.67 -269.66 -345.57 -433.04

899920 1.055599 1.216567 1.382609 1.553578 1.729382

1176.

399.

-33.79

9.44

-18.14

441581

1109.

355.

-55.98

15.96

-36.23

.573096

1055.
321.
-85.22
24.73
-61.36
.711916

1121 .

363.

-38.30

10.65

-20.54

468438

1065.

328.

-63.14

17.87

-40.76

.605806

1020 .

300.

-95.62

27.47

-68.61

.749843

6.02 9.31 13.19 17.59 22.49 27.86 33.67 39.91 46.59

12.05 18.62 26.37 35.19 44.99 55.72 67.34 79.83 93.17

24.09 37.24 52.74 70.37 89.97 111.43 134.68 159.66 186.34

36.14 55.87 79.12 105.56 134,96 167 .15 202.02 239.49 279.51

1073. 1026 . 986 . 952 . 922 . 895 . 870. 846~ 824.

332. 304. 281. 262. 245. 231. 218. 207. 196.

-43.48 -71.27 -107.28 -152.21 -206.57 -271.11 -346.47 -433.31 -532.29

11.99 19.94 30.41 43.64 59.80 79.17 101.97 128.45 158.86

-23.23 -45.76 -76.53 -116.21 -165.31 -224.60 -294.71 -376.30 -470.02

496901 .640012 .789241 .944125 1.104337 1.269648 1.439902 1.615001 1.794894

6.01 9.18 12.88 17.08 21.75 26.87 32.43 38.41 44.81

12.03 1 8.36 25.76 34.17 43.51 53.74 64.85 76.81 89.62

24.05 36.71 51.53 68.33 87.01 107.49 129.70 153.62 179.23

36.08 55.07 77.29 102.50 130.52 161.23 194.55 230.43 268.85

1028.

988.

954.

305.

282.

263.

-49.41

-80.43

-120.33

13.45

22.18

33.57

-26.16

-51.18

-85.07

.526754

.675641

.830205

924. 896. 871.

246. 232. 219.

-169.61 -229.04 -299.26

47.78 65.11 85.77

-128.35 -181.78 -245.99

.990112 1.155127 1.325092

847. 825. 805.

207. 197. 187.

-380.90 -474.65 -581.15

110.02 138.10 170.25

-321.64 -409.38 -509.88

1.499905 1.679513 1.863902

5.74 8.69 12.13 16.05 20.42 25.22 30.45 36.10 42.18

11.48 17.37 24.27 32.11 40.84 50.45 60.91 72.21 84.35

22.96 34.75 48.54 64.21 81.68 100.89 121.81 144.42 168.71

34.43 52.12 72.81 96.32 122.52 151.34 182.72 216.63 253.06

Bullet: Lyman # 311440 151 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .134

u>

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2105.

1854.

1623.

1439.

1282.

1157.

1064.

997.

944.

899.

860*.

826.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1931.

1486.

1152.

883.

694.

551.

448.

380.

333.

299.

271.

248.

229.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.56

-8.86

-17.45

-30.27

-48.38

-72.98

-105.23

-146.18

-196.77

-258.08

-331.10

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.98

2.53

5.16

9.28

15.33

23.81

35.16

49.82

68.12

90.45

117.17

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-3.14

-9.58

-20.24

-36.20

-58.65

-88.74

-127.54

-175.98

-235.12

-305.99

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.066846

.142784

.229290

.327589

.438155

.561560

.697060

.842907

.997722

1.160701

1.331383

1.509537

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.57

3.68

6.83

11.06

16.42

22.84

30.18

38.30

47.14

56.66

66.84

10 MPH

.00

.76

3.13

7.36

13.66

22.12

32.83

45.68

60.35

76.60

94.28

113.32

133.68

20 MPH

.00

1.53

6.26

14.71

27.31

44.23

65.67

91.37

120.70

153.20

188.57

226.65

267.36

30 MPH

.00

2.29

9.39

22.07

40.97

66.35

98.50

137.05

181.05

229.80

282.85

339.97

401.04

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2023.

1778.

1560.

1386.

1239.

1124.

1041.

979.

929.

886.

849.

815.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1773.

1372.

1059.

816.

644.

514.

423.

363.

321.

289.

263.

242.

223.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.87

-9.62

-18.96

-32.83

-52.39

-78.80

-113.21

-156.63

-210.04

-274.47

-350.93

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

1.06

2.74

5.61

10.06

16.57

25.62

37.65

53.06

72.19

95.41

123.08

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.69

.00

-3.44

-10.47

-22.04

-39.29

-63.40

-95.50

-136.61

-187.70

-249.83

-323.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.069668

.148783

.239021

.341121

.455773

.583189

.722184

.871008

1.028494

1.193967

1.367048

1.547565

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.61

3.82

7.06

11.41

16.89

23.38

30.74

38.86

47.68

57.17

67.32

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.23

7.63

14.12

22.82

33.77

46.76

61.47

77.71

95.36

114.34

134.63

20 MPH

.00

1.57

6.46

15.27

28.25

45.65

67.54

93.51

122.94

155.42

190.71

228.68

269.26

30 MPH

.00

2.35

9.69

22.90

42.37

68.47

101.31

140.27

184.41

233.13

286.07

343.02

403.90

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

1941.

1703.

1501.

1335.

1198.

1094.

1019.

961.

914.

874.

838.

805.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1623.

1263.

972.

755.

597.

481.

401.

348.

310.

280.

256.

235.

217.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.94

-4.20

-10.46

-20.60

-35.63

-56.72

-85.05

-121.73

-167.70

-224.02

-291.69

-371.71

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.16

2.98

6.10

10.91

17.90

27.54

40.27

56.42

76.38

100.50

129.14

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.78

.00

-3.78

-11.45

-24.00

-42.62

-68.48

-102.68

-146.18

-200.02

-265.21

-342.76

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.072590

.155114

.249181

.355256

.474090

.605451

.747804

.899535

1.059668

1.227637

1.403140

1.586056

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.65

3.93

7.26

11.72

17.28

23.81

31.16

39.25

48.03

57.48

67.57

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.30

7.86

14.53

23.44

34.56

47.61

62.32

78.50

96.06

114.95

135.15

20 MPH

.00

1.55

6.60

15.71

29.05

46.88

69.12

95.23

124.64

157.00

192.13

229.91

270.29

30 MPH

.00

2.33

9.90

23.57

43.58

70.32

103.68

142.84

186.95

235.50

288.19

344.86

405.44

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1849.

1619.

1435.

1279.

1154.

1062.

995.

943.

898.

860.

825.

793.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1478.

1146.

878.

690.

548.

446.

378.

332.

298.

270.

248.

228.

211.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.63

-11.53

-22.68

-39.16

-62.15

-92.81

-132.21

-181.26

-241.06

-312.59

-396.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.28

3.30

6.71

11.97

19.54

29.89

43.42

60.45

81.37

106.52

136.25

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.90

.00

-4.22

-12.68

-26.47

-46.77

-74.74

-111.45

-157.82

-214.92

-283.76

-365.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.076142

.162889

.261466

.372334

.496041

.631807

.777879

.932894

1.096058

1.266916

1.445243

1.630977

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.76

4.15

7.62

12.22

17.88

24.45

31.81

39.88

48.63

58.04

68.10

10 MPH

.00

.83

3.53

8.30

15.25

24.45

35.77

48.91

63.62

79.76

97.26

116.08

136.19

20 MPH

.00

1.66

7.05

16.61

30.49

48.89

71.54

97.81

127.24

159.53

194.53

232.15

272.39

30 MPH

.00

2.49

10.58

24.91

45.74

73.34

107.31

146.72

190.85

239.29

291.79

348.23

408.58

12/Trajectory Tables

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1226.

1114

1034.

974

924.

883

846.

812.

781.

504

416

358.

318

287.

261.

240.

221.

204.

-25.03

-43.10

-68.14

-101.28

-143.51

-195.83

-259.27

-334.84

-423.36

7.40

13.13

21.32

32.39

46 72

64.64

86.53

112.74

143.54

-14.05

-29.18

-51.29

-81.49

-120.79

-170.18

-230.68

-303.32

-388.91

.390477

.519056

659048

808728

.966989

1.133190

1 306974

1.488186

1.676813

7.96

12.68

18.40

24.97

32.30

40.32

49.01

58.36

68.36

15.92

25.35

36.79

49.94

64.59

80.64

98.03

116.72

136.72

31.85

50.71

73.58

99.87

129.18

161.28

196.05

233.44

273.44

47.77

76.06

110.38

149.81

193.77

241.92

294.08

350.16

410.16

1178.

1079.

1008.

953.

907.

868.

832.

799.

769.

465.

391.

341.

305.

276.

252.

232.

214.

198.

-27.66

-47.44

-74.66

-110.39

-155.57

-211.26

-278.48

-358.22

-451.21

8.15

14.38

23.20

35.01

50.13

68.94

91.80

119.06

150.95

-15.55

-32.12

-56.11

-88.63

-130.60

-183.08

-247.08

-323.61

-413.37

409498

.542807

.686802

.839974

1.001431

1.170658

1.347386

1.531522

1.723096

8.25

13.03

18.75

25.29

32.55

40.49

49.10

58.35

68.26

16.49

26.06

37.51

50.57

65.09

80.98

98.19

116.71

136.53

32.99

52.12

75.02

101.14

130.19

161.97

196.39

233.41

273.06

49.48

78.18

112.53

151.72

195.28

242.95

294.58

350.12

409.58

1133.

1047.

984.

933.

890.

852.

818.

787.

757.

430.

368

324.

292.

266.

243.

224.

207.

192.

-30.64

-52.33

-81.91

-120.42

-168.81

-228.14

-299.41

-383.51

-481.43

8.98

15.76

25.25

37.81

53.76

73.50

97.37

125.69

158.80

-17.21

-35.36

-61.40

-96.36

-141.21

-196.99

-264.71

-345.27

-439.64

.429874

.567885

.715865

.872588

1.037344

1.209732

1.389564

1.576804

1.771512

8.50

13.31

19.00

25.45

32.62

40.46

48.95

58.09

67.89

16.99

26.61

37.99

50.91

65.24

80.91

97.90

116.18

135.79

33.98

53.23

75.98

101.82

130.48

161.83

195.79

232.37

271.57

50.97

79.84

113.98

152.73

195.72

242.74

293.69

348.55

407.36

1092.

1018.

961.

914.

873.

837.

804.

774.

745.

400.

347.

309.

280.

256.

235.

217.

201.

186.

-33.95

-57.68

-89.76

-131.17

-182.92

-246.04

-321.53

-410.17

-513.24

9.89

17.25

27.41

40.70

57.51

78.18

103.09

132.47

166.85

-19.04

-38.85

-67.02

-104.50

-152.34

-211.54

-283.12

-367.84

-466.99

.451017

.593509

.745360

.905601

1.073672

1.249271

1.432282

1.622720

1.820663

8.63

13.41

19.00

25.34

32.37

40.05

48.39

57.39

67.04

17.26

26.81

38.01

50.68

64.73

80.11

96.79

114.78

134.08

34.52

53.62

76.01

101.36

129.46

160.21

193.57

229.55

268.17

51.78

80.43

114.02

152.04

194.19

240.32

290.36

344.33

402.25

it tr

Bullet: Lyman # 311440 151 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .134

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1421.

1267.

1145.

1056.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

m.

677.

538.

440.

374.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.79

-7.91

-19.45

-37.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.48

2.16

5.48

10.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.79

.00

-7.21

-21.04

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.099552

.211466

.336210

.472888

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.51

2.11

4.84

8.61

10 MPH

.00

1.02

4.22

9.67

17.23

20 MPH

.00

2.04

8.44

19.35

34.46

30 MPH

.00

3.06

12.65

29.02

51.69

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1334.

1197.

1093.

1018.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

784,

597.

480.

401.

348.

DROP (IN)

00

-2.05

-9.00

-22.02

-42.27

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.54

2.45

6.17

12.14

bULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.07

.00

-8.14

-23.52

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.106134

.225028

356445

.498841

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.54

2.20

4.97

8.70

10 MPH

,QQ

1.08

4.40

9.93

17.40

20 MPH

6 o

2.16

8.81

19.87

34.79

30 MPH

.00

3.24

13.21

29.80

52.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1250.

1132.

1047.

983.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

657.

524.

430.

367.

324.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.35

-10.28

-24.97

-47.56

MID-RANGE (IN)

-.00

.62

2.79

6.94

13.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.41

.00

-9.17

-26.24

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.113534

.239865

.377923

.525942

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.56

2.25

4.97

8.57

10 MPH

.00

1.12

4.50

9.94

17.14

20 MPH

.00

2.25

9.00

19.89

34.27

30 MPH

.00

3.37

13.51

29.83

51.41

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1170.

1074.

1004.

950.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

567.

459.

387.

338.

302.

DROP (IN)

m

-2.73

-11.80

-28.37

-53.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.72

3.17

7.79

14.97

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.79

.00

-10.30

-29.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.121830

.255921

.400574

.554324

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.57

2.21

4.79

8.17

10 MPH

.00

1.13

4.43

9.58

16.33

20 MPH

.00

2.27

8.85

19.16

32.66

30 MPH

.00

3.40

13.28

28.73

48.99

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311466 151 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .250

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2137.

1982.

1833.

1692.

1562.

1444.

1338.

1243.

1163.

1098.

1045.

1002.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1773.

1532.

1316.

1126.

960.

818.

699.

600.

518.

454.

404.

366.

337.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.82

-3.53

-8.46

-15.96

-26.50

-40.61

-58.91

-82.06

-110.86

-146.06

-188.46

-238.78

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.95

2.31

4.45

7.55

11.85

17.59

25.07

34.61

46.53

61.16

78.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.57

.00

-2.78

-8.15

-16.55

-28.51

-44.67

-65.68

-92.34

-125.40

-165.66

-213.84

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.067653

.140540

.219252

.304436

.396760

.496667

.604631

.721018

.845859

.978755

1.118938

1.265628

5 MPH

.00

.21

.89

2.08

3.83

6.22

9.27

13.03

17.54

22.78

28.74

35.34

42.51

10 MPH

.00

.43

1.78

4.15

7.67

12.44

18.54

26.07

35.07

45.57

57.48

70.67

85.01

20 MPH

.00

.86

3.56

8.31

15.34

24.88

37.09

52.13

70.15

91.13

114.96

141.34

170.02

30 MPH

.00

1.29

5.34

12.46

23.00

37.32

55.63

78.20

105.22

136.70

172.43

212.02

255.03

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2041.

1890.

1746.

1610.

1489.

1378.

1279.

1193.

1121.

1064.

1018.

979.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1623.

1397.

1197.

1022.

869.

743.

636.

548.

477.

422.

380.

347.

321.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.89

-3.87

-9.27

-17.52

-29.12

-44.67

-64.80

-90.26

-121.82

-160.28

-206.38

-260.85

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.04

2.54

4.89

8.32

13.06

19.39

27.60

38.04

51.02

66.83

85.75

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.67

.00

-3.09

-9.03

-18.32

-31.56

-49.38

-72.53

-101.78

-137.93

-181.73

-233.89

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.070782

.147150

.229733

.319203

.416114

.520887

.633971

.755545

.885381

1.022831

1.167066

1.317441

5 MPH

.00

.23

.95

2.22

4.09

6.62

9.84

13.79

18.49

23.91

30.01

36.70

43.93

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.90

4.43

8.18

13.24

19.68

27.58

36.98

47.83

60.02

73.40

87.87

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.80

8.87

16.36

26.47

39.35

55.16

73.95

95.65

120.04

146.81

175.74

30 MPH

.00

1.37

5.70

13.30

24.54

39.71

59.03

82.74

110.93

143.48

180.05

220.21

263.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1946.

1799.

1660.

1533.

1418.

1314.

1223.

1146.

1084.

1034.

993.

957.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1478.

1269.

1085.

924.

788.

674.

579.

501.

441.

394.

359.

331.

307.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.98

-4.26

-10.21

-19.31

-32.14

-49.30

-71.49

-99.50

-134.12

-176.10

-226.19

-285.07

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.15

2.80

5.40

9.20

14.44

21.41

30.44

41.84

55.91

72.96

93.24

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.77

.00

-3.45

-10.05

-20.37

-35.03

-54.71

-80.23

-112.34

-151.82

-199.40

-255.78

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.074208

.154389

.241202

.335292

.437069

.547011

.665419

.792226

.926931

1.068721

1.216864

1.370847

5 MPH

.00

.24

1.01

2.37

4.36

7.03

10.42

14.56

19.43

25.00

31.19

37.94

45.21

10 MPH

.00

.49

2.03

4.74

8.73

14.07

20.85

29.11

38.86

50.00

62.38

75.88

90.41

20 MPH

.00

.98

4.06

9.47

17.45

28.13

41.69

58.23

77.72

99.99

124.76

151.76

180.82

30 MPH

.00

1.47

6.09

14.21

26.18

42.20

62.54

87.34

116.58

149.99

187.14

227.65

271.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1850.

1709.

1576.

1458.

1350.

1254.

1172.

1105.

1051.

1007.

969.

937.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1341.

1148.

979.

833.

712.

611.

527.

460.

409.

370.

340.

315.

294.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.08

-4.70

-11.29

-21.38

-35.60

-54.57

-79.10

-109.95

-147.89

-193.68

-248.03

-311.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.27

3.09

5.99

10.20

15.99

23.69

33.59

46.01

61.25

79.57

101.20

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.89

.00

-3.86

-11.23

-22.71

-38.96

-60.77

-88.88

-124.10

-167.17

-218.79

-279.58

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077978

.162348

.253787

.352783

.459778

.575168

.699030

.831014

.970385

1.116341

1.268298

1.425848

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.09

2.53

4.64

7.46

11.01

15.31

20.33

25.99

32.24

39.01

46.27

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.17

5.07

9.29

14.92

22.03

30.63

40.66

51.99

64.48

78.02

92.55

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.35

10.13

18.58

29.84

44.06

61.26

81.32

103.98

128.95

156.04

185.10

30 MPH

.00

1.57

6.52

15.20

27.87

44.76

66.09

91.89

121.98

155.96

193.43

234.06

277.65

356

Bullet: Lyman # 311466 151 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .250
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1755.

1619.

1497.

1385.

1285.

1198.

1126.

1068.

1021.

981.

947.

917.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1210.

1033.

879.

751.

643.

553.

481.

425.

382.

349.

323.

301.

282.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.20

-5.22

-12.54

-23.79

-39.56

-60.61

-87.72

-121.67

-163.21

-213.07

-271.94

-340.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.41

3.44

6.67

11.34

17.76

26.22

37.04

50.54

66.97

86.60

109.55

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.03

.00

-4.34

-12.60

-25.38

-43.45

-67.57

-98.53

-137.09

-183.96

-239.84

-305.24

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.082142

.171123

.267528

.371762

.484284

.605296

.734597

.871565

1.015368

1.165346

1.321039

1.482124

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.16

2.70

4.93

7.88

11.58

16.01

21.12

26.83

33.08

39.83

47.06

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.33

5.40

9.85

15.76

23.16

32.03

42.24

53.65

66.15

79.66

94.12

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.66

10.80

19.70

31.52

46.33

64.05

84.48

107.30

132.31

159.32

188.23

30 MPH

.00

1.69

6.98

16.20

29.55

47.28

69.49

96.08

126.71

160.96

198.46

238.98

282.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1661.

1534.

1419.

1315.

1224.

1147.

1085.

1035.

993.

958.

926.

898.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1086.

925.

789.

675.

580.

502.

441.

394.

359.

331.

307.

288.

270.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-5.83

-14.03

-26.56

-44.12

-67.50

-97.47

-134.80

-180.23

-234.45

-298.02

-371.65

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.57

3.86

7.45

12.64

19.72

29.02

40.84

55.45

73.10

93.97

118.32

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.20

.00

-4.92

-14.16

-28.43

-48.52

-75.20

-109.24

-151.38

-202.31

-262.59

-332.94

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.086760

.180790

.282504

.392378

.510718

.637458

.772100

.913834

1.061924

1.215856

1.375269

1.539911

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.24

2.86

5.20

8.28

12.10

16.61

21.75

27.45

33.66

40.36

47.51

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.49

5.72

10.39

16.55

24.19

33.22

43.50

54.90

67.32

80.71

95.02

20 MPH

.00

1.21

4.97

11.44

20.78

33.11

48.39

66.45

87.00

109.80

134.65

161.43

190.05

30 MPH

.00

1.81

7.46

17.16

31.18

49.66

72.58

99.67

130.50

164.70

201.97

242.14

285.07

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1569.

1451.

1343.

1248.

1167.

1101.

1048.

1004.

967.

935.

906.

879.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

969.

825.

705.

605.

522.

457.

406.

368.

338.

314.

293.

275.

259.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.51

-6.55

-15.76

-29.77

-49.38

-75.36

-108.48

-149.49

-199.10

-257.91

-326.55

-405.77

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.77

4.33

8.33

14.09

21.92

32.13

44.98

60.72

79.57

101.75

127.53

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.40

.00

-5.55

-15.91

-31.87

-54.20

-83.67

-121.03

-166.98

-222.14

-287.13

-362.70

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091901

.191371

.298871

.414780

.539152

.671610

.811401

.957734

1.110038

1.267912

1.431077

1.599342

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.31

3.01

5.44

8.62

12.51

17.05

22.16

27.80

33.93

40.52

47.57

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.62

6.01

10.88

17.24

25.03

34.10

44.33

55.60

67.86

81.05

95.13

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.24

12.03

21.77

34.49

50.05

68.20

88.65

111.20

135.72

162.09

190.26

30 MPH

.00

1.94

7.87

18.04

32.65

51.73

75.08

102.30

132.98

166.81

203.58

243.14

285.39

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1480.

1369.

1271.

1186.

1116.

1060.

1015.

976.

943.

913.

886.

861.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

858.

734.

629.

542.

472.

418.

377.

345.

319.

298.

279.

263.

248.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.70

-7.41

-17.75

-33.48

-55.38

-84.24

-120.79

-165.77

-219.82

-283.51

-357.60

-442.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.00

4.85

9.33

15.73

24.37

35.51

49.41

66.30

86.37

109.91

137.13

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.63

.00

-6.26

-17.91

-35.73

-60.51

-92.98

-133.88

-183.85

-243.46

-313.47

-394.53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097517

.202935

.316690

.438932

.569397

.707410

.852144

1.002974

1.159463

1.321303

1.488284

1.660265

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.36

3.12

5.63

8.86

12.75

17.24

22.26

27.78

33.77

40.22

47.10

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.72

6.24

11.25

17.71

25.50

34.48

44.52

55.57

67.55

80.44

94.21

20 MPH

.00

1.33

5.43

12.47

22.50

35.43

51.01

68.95

89.05

111.13

135.10

160.88

188.41

30 MPH

.00

1.99

8.15

18.71

33.76

53.14

76.51

103.43

133.57

166.70

202.65

241.31

282.62

12/Trajectory Tables 357

Bullet: Lyman # 301618 160 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .300

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2700.

2551.

2407.

2272.

2141.

2015.

1893.

1776.

1662.

1555.

1455.

1363.

1279.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2589.

2312.

2058.

1833.

1628.

1442.

1273.

1120.

982.

859.

752.

660.

581.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.58

-2.49

-5.89

-10.98

-17.95

-27.06

-38.59

-52.88

-70.30

-91.33

-116.49

-146.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.16

.67

1.59

3.00

4.98

7.64

11.09

15.46

20.94

27.71

36.02

46.09

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.29

.00

-1.79

-5.25

-10.61

-18.10

-28.02

-40.68

-56.48

-75.89

-99.43

-127.65

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.057154

.117684

.181839

.249858

.322088

.398906

.480726

.568039

.661338

.761072

.867637

.981335

5 MPH

.00

.14

.58

1.34

2.43

3.90

5.77

8.08

10.88

14.20

18.09

22.57

27.69

10 MPH

.00

.28

1.16

2.67

4.86

7.80

11.54

16.16

21.75

28.40

36.17

45.15

55.38

20 MPH

.00

.56

2.31

5.34

9.73

15\60

23.08

32.33

43.51

56.79

72.34

90.30

110.76

30 MPH

.00

.84

3.47

8.01

14.59

23.40

34.62

48.49

65.26

85.19

108.51

135.45

166.14

VELOCITY (FPS)

2600.

2454.

2316.

2184.

2056.

1933.

1814.

1699.

1590.

1488.

1392.

1306.

1228.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2401.

2140.

1905.

1694.

1502.

1327.

1169.

1026.

898.

786.

689.

605.

536.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.62

-2.69

-6.36

-11.86

-19.40

-29.27

-41.77

-57.28

-76.21

-99.12

-126.50

-158.99

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.17

.72

1.72

3.24

5.39

8.27

12.02

16.78

22.75

30.15

39.22

50.22

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.34

-.00

-1.96

-5.74

-11.57

-19.71

-30.50

-44.29

-61.50

-82.69

-108.36

-139.13

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.059379

.122307

.189002

.259786

.335030

.415134

.500561

.591822

.689372

.793630

.904935

1.023475

5 MPH

.00

.15

.61

1.40

2.55

4.10

6.07

8.51

11.46

14.97

19.07

23.79

29.14

10 MPH

.00

.30

1.22

2.80

5.11

8.20

12.14

17.02

22.93

29.94

38.14

47.58

58.29

20 MPH

.00

.59

2.44

5.61

10.21

16.39

24.28

34.04

45.86

59.89

76.28

95.15

116.57

30 MPH

.00

.89

3.66

8.41

15.32

24.59

36.42

51.07

68.79

89.83

114.42

142.73

174.86

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2359.

2225.

2096.

1971.

1851.

1735.

1624.

1519.

1422.

1332.

1251.

1181.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2220.

1976.

1759.

1560.

1380.

1217.

1069.

937.

820.

718.

630.

556.

495.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.68

-2.91

-6.89

-12.85

-21.04

-31.75

-45.35

-62.24

-82.93

-107.92

-137.81

-173.27

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.78

1.86

3.52

5.85

8.99

13.07

18.27

24.82

32.93

42.85

54.88

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.40

.00

-2.15

-6.28

-12.64

-21.53

-33.30

-48.36

-67.22

-90.38

-118.44

-152.07

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.061784

.127262

.196721

.270519

.349047

.432739

.522108

.617624

.719722

.828772

.945020

1.068498

5 MPH

.00

.16

.64

1.47

2.69

4.32

6.40

8.99

12.11

15.82

20.13

25.08

30.67

10 MPH

.00

.31

1.28

2.94

5.37

8.63

12.80

17.97

24.22

31.63

40.26

50.16

61.34

20 MPH

.00

.63

2.56

5.89

10.74

17.26

25.60

35.94

48.44

63.26

80.53

100.33

122.67

30 MPH

.00

.94

3.83

8.83

16.11

25.90

38.41

53.91

72.67

94.89

120.79

150.49

184.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2265.

2135.

2009.

1887.

1770.

1657.

1550.

1450.

1358.

1275.

1201.

1138.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2046.

1823.

1619.

1433.

1265.

1113.

975.

854.

747.

655.

577.

513.

460.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.73

-3.15

-7.48

-13.95

-22.86

-34.53

-49.37

-67.83

-90.45

-117.78

-150.47

-189.19

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.84

2.02

3.82

6.36

9.79

14.26

19.96

27.15

36.03

46.91

60.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.47

.00

-2.37

-6.89

-13.85

-23.57

-36.46

-52.97

-73.64

-99.01

-129.75

-166.52

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.064333

.132545

.204984

.282031

.364102

.451698

.545302

.645362

.752271

.866323

.987621

1.116010

5 MPH

.00

.16

.66

1.54

2.82

4.54

6.75

9.49

12.79

16.70

21.24

26.41

32.21

10 MPH

.00

.32

1.33

3.08

5.64

9.08

13.50

18.97

25.58

33.40

42.47

52.82

64.42

20 MPH

.00

.65

2.66

6.15

11.27

18.16

27.00

37.95

51.17

66.80

84.95

105.64

128.84

30 MPH

.00

.97

3.98

9.23

16.91

27.25

40.50

56.92

76.75

100.20

127.42

158.46

193.25

Bullet: Lyman # 301618 160 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .300
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2168.

2041.

1918.

1800.

1686.

1578.

1476.

1382.

1296.

1220.

1154.

1099.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1879.

1670.

1480.

1307.

1151.

1010.

884.

774.

678.

596.

528.

473.

429.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.44

-8.16

-15.24

-25.00

-37.80

-54.10

-74.42

-99.29

-129.35

-165.26

-207.69

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.92

2.21

4.18

6.97

10.74

15.66

21.97

29.89

39.68

51.64

66.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.55

.00

-2.63

-7.61

-15.27

-25.98

-40.18

-58.41

-81.19

-109.15

-142.97

-183.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.067168

.138469

.214276

.294993

.381087

.473068

.571392

.676467

.788623

.908021

1.034577

1.167936

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.17

.71

1.64

3.00

4.84

7.20

10.11

13.62

17.75

22.51

27.91

33.91

10 MPH

.00

.34

1.41

3.28

6.01

9.68

14.39

20.22

27.23

35.49

45.03

55.82

67.82

20 MPH

.00

.69

2.83

6.56

12.01

19.36

28.78

40.43

54.46

70.99

90.06

111.65

135.64

30 MPH

.00

1.03

4.24

9.83

18.02

29.04

43.17

60.65

81.70

106.48

135.09

167.47

203.45

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2072.

1948.

1829.

1713.

1603.

1500.

1404.

1316.

1237.

1169.

1111.

1063.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1719.

1524.

1348.

1188.

1043.

913.

799.

700.

615.

544.

485.

438.

402.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.77

-8.95

-16.72

-27.45

-41.55

-59.56

-81.98

-109.41

-142.55

-182.04

-228.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.01

2.42

4.59

7.67

11.83

17.29

24.27

33.02

43.83

56.97

72.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.63

.00

-2.92

-8.43

-16.90

-28.74

-44.50

-64.66

-89.83

-120.71

-157.94

-202.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.070264

.144939

.224424

.309169

.399689

.496443

.599856

.710281

.827930

.952781

1.084546

1.222687

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.18

.75

1.75

3.21

5.17

7.69

10.79

14.50

18.86

23.84

29.44

35.60

10 MPH

.00

.37

1.51

3.50

6.41

10.35

15.37

21.57

29.01

37.72

47.69

58.88

71.19

20 MPH

.00

.73

3.02

7.00

12.83

20.69

30.75

43.15

58.02

75.43

95.38

117.76

142.39

30 MPH

.00

1.10

4.53

10.50

19.24

31.04

46.12

64.72

87.03

113.15

143.07

176.64

213.58

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1975.

1855.

1739.

1627.

1522.

1425.

1335.

1254.

1183.

1123.

1073.

1032.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1566.

1386.

1222.

1074.

941.

823.

721.

633.

558.

497.

448.

409.

378.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.96

-4.14

-9.84

-18.42

-30.26

-45.89

-65.81

-90.60

-120.95

-157.50

-200.92

-251.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.11

2.67

5.07

8.47

13.10

19.16

26.88

36.57

48.49

62.89

80.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.74

.00

-3.26

-9.38

-18.78

-31.97

-49.44

-71.78

-99.69

-133.79

-174.76

-223.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.073654

.152026

.235547

.324731

.420047

.521933

.630760

.746780

.870031

1.000283

1.137048

1.279708

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.20

.81

1.87

3.43

5.54

8.22

11.51

15.43

19.99

25.17

30.92

37.19

10 MPH

.00

.39

1.61

3.74

6.87

11.07

16.43

23.01

30.86

39.98

50.34

61.83

74.37

20 MPH

.00

.78

3.23

7.48

13.73

22.14

32.86

46.03

61.72

79.97

100.67

123.67

148.74

30 MPH

.00

1.18

4.84

11.23

20.60

33.21

49.29

69.04

92.59

119.95

151.01

185.50

223.11

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1879.

1762.

1649.

1543.

1444.

1352.

1269.

1197.

1134.

1083.

1040.

1003.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1421.

1254.

1103.

966.

846.

740.

649.

572.

509.

457.

416.

384.

358.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.06

-4.57

-10.89

-20.38

-33.55

-50.91

-73.01

-100.52

-134.11

-174.43

-222.15

-277.89

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.23

2.95

5.62

9.42

14.57

21.29

29.88

40.59

53.67

69.40

88.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.85

.00

-3.65

-10.48

-20.99

-35.68

-55.12

-79.97

-110.90

-148.56

-193.61

-246.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.077385

.159823

.247817

.341852

.442371

.549763

.664312

.786104

.914966

1.050457

1.191965

1.338949

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.21

.86

2.01

3.68

5.93

8.78

12.26

16.38

21.12

26.44

32.29

38.63

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.73

4.02

7.37

11.86

17.56

24.52

32.75

42.23

52.88

64.59

77.26

20 MPH

.00

.84

3.46

8.03

14.73

23.71

35.12

49.04

65.51

84.47

105.76

129.17

154.51

30 MPH

.00

1.26

5.19

12.05

22.10

35.57

52.67

73.56

98.26

126.70

158.64

193.76

231.77

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311291 169 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .202

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2290.

2104.

1937.

1779.

1631.

1500.

1384.

1280.

1191.

1118.

1059.

1012.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2345.

1968.

1661.

1408.

1188.

998.

845.

719.

615.

532.

469.

421.

384.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.70

-3.06

-7.37

-14.00

-23.37

-36.00

-52.52

-73.58

-99.95

-132.45

-171.89

-219.05

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.83

2.03

3.94

6.74

10.63

15.89

22.79

31.66

42.85

56.70

73.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.45

.00

-2.41

-7.13

-14.60

-25.32

-39.94

-59.09

-83.56

-114.16

-151.69

-196.94

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.062691

.131124

.205425

.286230

.374316

.470306

.574438

.687190

.808769

.938927

1.076952

1.221955

5 MPH

.00

.24

.98

2.24

4.07

6.54

9.71

13.59

18.23

23.65

29.83

36.69

44.17

10 MPH

.00

.47

1.96

4.47

8.14

13.08

19.41

27.18

36.47

47.30

59.65

73.38

88.34

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.92

8.95

16.27

26.16

38.83

54.36

72.93

94.61

119.30

146.77

176.69

30 MPH

.00

1.42

5.87

13.42

24.41

39.24

58.24

81.54

109.40

141.91

178.95

220.15

265.03

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2195.

2024.

1861.

1707.

1566.

1444.

1333.

1236.

1154.

1088.

1036.

993.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2161.

1808.

1537.

1300.

1094.

921.

782.

667.

573.

500.

444.

403.

370.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.76

-3.32

-7.99

-15.18

-25.33

-39.04

-56.93

-79.71

-108.19

-143.19

-185.49

-235.87

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.89

2.20

4.27

7.30

11.52

17.22

24.68

34.25

46.26

61.05

78.90

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.52

.00

-2.64

-7.79

-15.91

-27.58

-43.44

-64.18

-90.63

-123.59

-163.86

-212.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.065356

.136525

.213816

.297972

.389771

.489541

.597689

.714605

.840292

.974273

1.115690

1.263738

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.01

2.32

4.22

6.80

10.08

14.10

18.89

24.45

30.74

37.68

45.21

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.03

4.63

8.44

13.60

20.16

28.19

37.77

48.89

61.47

75.36

90.42

20 MPH

.00

1.01

4.06

9.26

16.89

27.20

40.32

56.39

75.54

97.78

122.94

150.72

180.84

30 MPH

.00

1.51

6.09

13.89

25.33

40.80

60.48

84.58

113.31

146.67

184.42

226.08

271.25

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2112.

1945.

1786.

1637.

1507.

1390.

1285.

1195.

1121.

1062.

1014.

975.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1985.

1674.

1419.

1197.

1006.

852.

725.

620.

536.

471.

423.

386.

356.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.83

-3.60

-8.67

-16.46

-27.48

-42.36

-61.75

-86.40

-117.14

-154.77

-200.09

-253.83

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.97

2.38

4.63

7.92

12.51

18.67

26.74

37.04

49.90

65.64

84.55

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.60

.00

-2.89

-8.51

-17.35

-30.05

-47.26

-69.74

-98.30

-133.76

-176.90

-228.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.068156

.142169

.222652

.310376

.405969

.509673

.621977

.743107

.872841

1.010486

1.155150

1.306154

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.03

2.38

4.36

7.03

10.42

14.56

19.48

25.16

31.53

38.52

46.07

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.07

4.75

8.71

14.06

20.83

29.12

38.96

50.32

63.06

77.05

92.14

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.13

9.50

17.43

28.12

41.67

58.24

77.92

100.63

126.13

154.09

184.29

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.20

14.26

26.14

42.18

62.50

87.36

116.88

150.95

189.19

231.14

276.43

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2029.

1866.

1712.

1570.

1448.

1337.

1239.

1157.

1090.

1037.

994.

957.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1816.

1544.

1306.

1099.

925.

786.

670.

576.

502.

446.

404.

371.

344.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.90

-3.91

-9.42

-17.88

-29.88

-46.04

-67.06

-93.77

-126.95

-167.43

-215.96

-273.26

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.06

2.59

5.03

8.61

13.60

20.28

29.00

40.08

53.84

70.58

90.59

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.68

.00

-3.18

-9.31

-18.98

-32.81

-51.50

-75.88

-106.74

-144.88

-191.08

-246.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.071004

.148108

.232057

.323624

.423142

.531023

.647663

.773082

.906816

1.048013

1.195863

1.349800

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.42

4.48

7.24

10.73

14.99

20.03

25.80

32.23

39.24

46.78

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.07

4.84

8.96

14.47

21.46

29.99

40.06

51.60

64.45

78.47

93.56

20 MPH

.00

.99

4.13

9.68

17.92

28.95

42.92

59.98

80.12

103.20

128.90

156.94

187.13

30 MPH

.00

1.49

6.20

14.53

26.87

43.42

64.38

89.97

120.19

154.80

193.35

235.42

280.69

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Bullet: Lyman # 311291 169 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .202
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1933.

1775.

1627.

1497.

1381.

1278.

1189.

1116.

1058.

1011.

972.

937.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1655.

1403.

1183.

993.

841.

716.

613.

530.

467.

420.

384.

354.

330.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.99

-4.30

-10.37

-19.71

-32.96

-50.76

-73.90

-103.19

-139.43

-183.41

-235.87

-297.47

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.16

2.85

5.55

9.52

15.01

22.35

31.88

43.90

58.74

76.69

97.97

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.79

.00

-3.54

-10.35

-21.08

-36.35

-56.96

-83.72

-117.44

-158.89

-208.83

-267.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.074446

.155413

.243680

.339869

.444213

.557188

.678989

.809356

.947566

1.092734

1.244198

1.401502

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.10

2.59

4.77

7.66

11.32

15.75

20.94

26.81

33.30

40.35

47.90

10 MPH

.00

.53

2.21

5.17

9.53

15.32

22.64

31.50

41.88

53.63

66.61

80.69

95.81

20 MPH

.00

1.06

4.42

10.35

19.06

30.65

45.27

63.00

83.75

107.26

133.21

161.39

191.61

30 MPH

.00

1.59

6.63

15.52

28.59

45.97

67.91

94.51

125.63

160.89

199.82

242.08

287.42

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1838.

1686.

1548.

1427.

1318.

1223.

1144.

1080.

1029.

987.

951.

919.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1501.

1268.

1067.

899.

764.

652.

561.

491.

437.

397.

365.

339.

317.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.09

-4.76

-11.47

-21.83

-36.47

-56.11

-81.58

-113.68

-153.20

-200.91

-257.52

-323.59

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.28

3.16

6.16

10.53

16.58

24.64

35.01

48.03

63.98

83.15

105.68

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.91

.00

-3.96

-11.56

-23.45

-40.34

-63.05

-92.39

-129.16

-174.12

-227.97

-291.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.078232

.163442

.256394

.357373

.466804

.585031

.711990

.847130

.989572

1.138547

1.293527

1.454146

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.18

2.76

5.05

8.08

11.88

16.46

21.75

27.68

34.19

41.23

48.76

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.37

5.53

10.10

16.16

23.77

32.91

43.49

55.36

68.38

82.46

97.53

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.73

11.05

20.20

32.32

47.53

65.82

86.99

110.73

136.77

164.92

195.06

30 MPH

.00

1.71

7.10

16.58

30.29

48.47

71.30

98.73

130.48

166.09

205.15

247.38

292.59

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1744.

1598.

1473.

1359.

1259.

1173.

1103.

1048.

1003.

964.

931.

901.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1354.

1141.

958.

814.

693.

594.

516.

457.

412.

377.

349.

325.

305.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.22

-5.29

-12.75

-24.25

-40.45

-62.15

-90.16

-125.29

-168.31

-219.96

-280.85

-351.68

M'D-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.43

3.51

6.84

11.67

18.33

27.12

38.40

52.44

69.53

89.87

113.69

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.05

.00

-4.44

-12.93

-26.11

-44.79

-69.79

-101.90

-141.90

-190.53

-248.41

-316.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.082414

.172292

.270097

.376148

.490899

.614465

.746483

.886161

1.032641

1.185310

1.343746

1.507656

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.27

2.93

5.31

8.46

12.39

17.06

22.40

28.35

34.83

41.83

49.31

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.53

5.85

10.62

16.92

24.78

34.12

44.81

56.69

69.67

83.66

98.61

20 MPH

.00

1.22

5.07

11.71

21.25

33.85

49.55

68.24

89.61

113.38

139.33

167.31

197.22

30 MPH

.00

1.83

7.60

17.56

31.87

50.77

74.33

102.35

134.42

170.08

209.00

250.97

295.83

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1650.

1517.

1400.

1294.

1203.

1127.

1067.

1018.

978.

943.

912.

884.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1216.

1022.

864.

735.

628.

543.

476.

427.

389.

359.

333.

312.

293.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.36

-5.89

-14.23

-27.01

-44.99

-68.99

-99.81

-138.24

-185.04

-240.88

-306.36

-382.27

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.59

3.92

7.61

12.95

20.26

29.88

42.11

57.22

75.45

96.99

122.14

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.22

.00

-5.02

-14.48

-29.13

-49.81

-77.31

-112.42

-155.89

-208.41

-270.57

-343.15

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.087052

.181943

.284909

.396438

.516791

.645785

.782764

.926836

1.077294

1.233655

1.395585

1.562855

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.34

3.07

5.55

8.81

12.83

17.55

22.89

28.80

35.23

42.14

49.53

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.69

6.14

11.11

17.62

25.66

35.10

45.79

57.60

70.46

84.29

99.06

20 MPH

.00

1.31

5.38

12.29

22.21

35.24

51.32

70.20

91.58

115.21

140.91

168.58

198.12

30 MPH

.00

1.96

8.07

18.43

33.32

52.87

76.97

105.30

137.37

172.81

211.37

252.87

297.19

12/Trajectory Tables

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1150.

1085.

1033.

991.

954.

922.

893.

867.

497.

442.

401.

368.

341.

319.

299.

282.

-50.20

-76.75

-110.66

-152.68

-203.53

-263.80

-334.23

-415.55

14.38

22.43

32.92

46.14

62.33

81.70

104.51

131.03

-32.52

-55.39

-85.61

-123.94

-171.11

-227.69

-294.44

-372.07

.544566

.678968

.820754

.969134

1.123559

1.283651

1.449149

1.619880

9.10

13.16

17.87

23.17

28.99

35.31

42.11

49.37

18.20

26.32

35.75

46.33

57.98

70.63

84.23

98.75

36.39

52.64

71.49

92.66

115.96

141.26

168.45

197.49

54.59

78.97

107.24

139.00

173.95

211.89

252.68

296.24

1104.

1049.

1003.

965.

932.

902.

875.

850.

457.

412.

378.

349.

326.

305.

287.

271.

-56.00

-85.32

-122.51

-168.32

-223.36

-288.33

-363.96

-450.93

15.97

24.78

36.16

50.37

67.62

88.16

112.26

140.14

-36.25

-61.46

-94.56

-136.26

-187.21

-248.07

-319.60

-402.47

.573483

.713037

.859405

1.011969

1.170303

1.334115

1.503206

1.677451

9.22

13.25

17.88

23.05

28.74

34.90

41.53

48.62

18.43

26.49

35.76

46.11

57.47

69.80

83.06

97.23

36.87

52.99

71.51

92.21

114.95

139.61

166.13

194.46

55.30

79.48

107.27

138.32

172.42

209.41

249.19

291.69

1059.

1012.

972.

938.

908.

880.

855.

831.

421.

384.

355.

330.

309.

291.

274.

259.

-63.22

-95.85

-136.94

-187.15

-247.12

-317.61

-399.30

-492.87

17.90

27.58

39.96

55.26

73.71

95.59

121.13

150.59

-40.83

-68.84

-105.30

-150.88

-206.23

-272.09

-349.15

-438.09

.606761

.751774

.903092

1.060256

1.222948

1.390953

1.564132

1.742408

9.39

13.36

17.87

22.90

28.42

34.40

40.84

47.73

18.79

26.71

35.74

45.81

56.84

68.81

81.69

95.46

37.58

53.42

71.49

91.61

113.68

137.62

163.37

190.93

56.37

80.14

107.23

137.42

170.52

206.42

245.06

286.39

1018.

978.

943.

912.

884.

858.

834.

812.

389.

359.

334.

312.

293.

276.

261.

247.

-71.46

-107.74

-153.06

-208.02

-273.38

-349.86

-438.11

-538.84

20.04

30.63

44.04

60.46

80.19

103.47

130.54

161.68

-45.96

-76.98

-117.05

-166.76

-226.88

-298.10

-381.10

-476.57

.641763

.792190

.948518

1.110414

1.277647

1.450070

1.627596

1.810192

9.33

13.14

17.47

22.29

27.58

33.32

39.51

46.15

18.66

26.28

34.94

44.58

55.15

66.64

79.03

92.31

37.33

52.57

69.88

89.15

110.30

133.28

158.06

184.62

55.99

78.85

104.82

133.73

165.45

199.92

237.09

276.92

u>

ON

K)

Bullet: Lyman #31141 170 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .220

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2307.

2131.

1976.

1827.

1687.

1559.

1450.

1350.

1261.

1183.

1118.

1065.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2359.

2009.

1714.

1473.

1260.

1074.

918.

794.

688.

600.

528.

472.

428.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.70

-3.02

-7.25

-13.71

-22.76

-34.87

-50.55

-70.38

-94.98

-125.06

-161.35

-204.57

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.19

.82

1.99

3.83

6.50

10.18

15.09

21.48

29.60

39.77

52.27

67.42

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.44

.00

-2.35

-6.92

-14.08

-24.30

-38.09

-56.04

-78.75

-106.95

-141.35

-182.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.062463

.130196

.203301

.282256

.367710

.460307

.560084

.667321

.782355

.905270

1.035806

1.173377

5 MPH

.00

.22

.90

2.05

3.72

5.96

8.83

12.33

16.48

21.33

26.86

33.07

39.90

10 MPH

.00

.43

1.79

4.10

7.44

11.92

17.65

24.65

32.97

42.65

53.73

66.14

79.79

20 MPH

.00

.87

3.59

8.20

14.87

23.83

35.31

49.31

65.94

85.31

107.45

132.28

159.59

30 MPH

.00

1.30

5.38

12.30

22.31

35.75

52.96

73.96

98.91

127.96

161.18

198.43

239.38

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2211.

2050.

1898.

1754.

1618.

1502.

1397.

1303.

1219.

1148.

1090.

1042.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2174.

1846.

1587.

1360.

1161.

988.

851.

737.

641.

561.

497.

448.

410.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.76

-3.28

-7.87

-14.86

-24.68

-37.80

-54.80

-76.26

-102.84

-135.28

-174.30

-220.62

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.88

2.15

4.15

7.04

11.03

16.36

23.27

32.03

42.96

56.36

72.51

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.51

.00

-2.57

-7.55

-15.35

-26.45

-41.44

-60.88

-85.45

-115.88

-152.88

-197.18

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.065113

.135590

.211623

.293834

.382892

.479204

.582775

.694002

.813109

.940007

1.074260

1.215169

5 MPH

.00

.23

.93

2.12

3.86

6.19

9.17

12.78

17.07

22.05

27.72

34.03

40.93

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.86

4.25

7.71

12.39

18.34

25.57

34.14

44.11

55.44

68.07

81.87

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.73

8.49

15.43

24.78

36.68

51.14

68.29

88.21

110.88

136.14

163.74

30 MPH

.00

1.38

5.59

12.74

23.14

37.17

55.02

76.71

102.43

132.32

166.32

204.21

245.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2125.

1969.

1821.

1681.

1554.

1445.

1346.

1257.

1180.

1115.

1063.

1020.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1997.

1704.

1464.

1252.

1067.

911.

788.

684.

596.

525.

470.

427.

393.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.82

-3.57

-8.55

-16.14

-26.81

-41.08

-59.53

-82.77

-111.54

-146.54

-188.50

-238.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.96

2.34

4.50

7.65

11.99

17.77

25.24

34.71

46.46

60.80

77.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.58

.00

-2.82

-8.26

-16.76

-28.88

-45.17

-66.25

-92.86

-125.70

-165.51

-212.99

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.067941

.141279

.220491

.306232

.399142

.499259

.606854

.722257

.845536

.976415

1.114296

1.258459

5 MPH

.00

.24

.95

2.19

3.99

6.43

9.50

13.23

17.65

22.75

28.53

34.93

41.87

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.91

4.37

7.98

12.86

19.00

26.46

35.29

45.51

57.07

69.86

83.75

20 MPH

.00

.96

3.82

8.74

15.97

25.72

38.00

52.92

70.58

91.02

114.13

139.71

167.50

30 MPH

.00

1.44

5.73

13.12

23.95

38.57

57.00

79.38

105.87

136.53

171.20

209.57

251.25

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2041.

1890.

1746.

1610.

1496.

1392.

1298.

1215.

1145.

1087.

1040.

1000.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1827.

1573.

1348.

1151.

979.

845.

732.

636.

557.

495.

446.

408.

378.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.89

-3.87

-9.27

-17.52

-29.11

-44.61

-64.59

-89.74

-120.79

-158.44

-203.44

-256.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.04

2.54

4.89

8.31

13.03

19.28

27.35

37.53

50.12

65.38

83.61

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.67

.00

-3.09

-9.03

-18.31

-31.50

-49.18

-72.01

-100.75

-136.10

-178.78

-229.48

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.070782

.147150

.229733

.319203

.415891

.519851

.631486

.751003

.878296

1.012913

1.154146

1.301347

5 MPH

.00

.23

.95

2.22

4.09

6.60

9.75

13.57

18.09

23.29

29.14

35.56

42.52

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.90

4.43

8.18

13.20

19.49

27.14

36.18

46.58

58.27

71.13

85.04

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.80

8.87

16.36

26.39

38.99

54.28

72.35

93.16

116.55

142.26

170.07

30 MPH

.00

1.37

5.70

13.30

24.54

39.59

58.48

81.42

108.53

139.74

174.82

213.39

255.11

12/Trajectory Tables 363

Bullet: Lyman #31141 170 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .220
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1946.

1799.

1660.

1537.

1430.

1332.

1245.

1169.

1107.

1056.

1014.

978.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1664.

1429.

1221.

1040.

892.

772.

669.

585.

516.

462.

421.

388.

361.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.98

-4.26

-10.21

-19.31

-32.10

-49.16

-71.11

-98.70

-132.63

-173.63

-222.40

-279.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.15

2.80

5.40

9.18

14.37

21.22

30.04

41.12

54.72

71.14

9Q.64

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.77

.00

-3.45

-10.05

-20.33

-34.89

-54.34

-79.42

-110.85

-149.35

-195.62

-250.31

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.074208

.154389

.241202

.335222

.436429

.545174

.661756

.786196

.918165

1.057025

1.202071

1.352773

5 MPH

.00

.24

1.01

2.37

4.36

6.98

10.26

14.23

18.90

24.23

30.16

36.64

43.62

10 MPH

.00

.49

2.03

4.74

8.71

13.95

20.52

28.47

37.80

48.45

60.32

73.28

87.23

20 MPH

.00

.98

4.06

9.47

17.43

27.91

41.04

56.94

75.60

96.91

120.64

146.56

174.46

30 MPH

.00

1.47

6.09

14.21

26.14

41.86

61.57

85.41

113.40

145.36

180.97

219.84

261.69

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1850.

1709.

1577.

1467.

1365.

1274.

1194.

1127.

1073.

1028.

990.

958.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1510.

1292.

1102.

939.

812.

703.

612.

538.

480.

434.

399.

370.

346.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.08

-4.70

-11.29

-21.37

-35.52

-5].32

-78.50

-108.77

-145.85

-190.47

-243.28

-304.93

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.27

3.09

5.98

10.16

15.87

23.39

33.01

45.03

59.72

77.35

98.15

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.89

.00

-3.86

-11.21

-22.63

-38.71

-60.16

-87.71

-122.07

-163.95

-214.04

-272.97

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077978

.162348

.253784

.352443

.458495

.572304

.694001

.823383

.959907

1.102848

1.251611

1.405769

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.09

2.53

4.61

7.35

10.76

14.87

19.66

25.07

31.05

37.54

44.51

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.17

5.07

9.23

14.70

21.53

29.74

39.32

50.14

62.10

75.08

89.02

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.35

10.13

18.46

29.39

43.05

59.49

78.63

100.29

124.20

150.17

178.03

30 MPH

.00

1.57

6.52

15.20

27.69

44.09

64.58

89.23

117.95

150.43

186.30

225.25

267.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1755.

1619.

1503.

1399.

1304.

1220.

1149.

1090.

1043.

1003.

968.

938.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1362.

1163.

990.

853.

738.

642.

562.

498.

449.

410.

379.

354.

332.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.20

-5.22

-12.54

-23.74

-39.38

-60.13

-86.74

-119.92

-160.39

-208.83

-265.89

-332.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.41

3.44

6.65

11.25

17.53

25.75

36.22

49.23

65.04

83.88

105.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.03

.00

-4.33

-12.54

-25.20

-42.97

-66.59

-96.78

-134.26

-179.72

-233.80

-297.07

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082142

.171123

.267352

.370833

.481967

.600979

.727784

.861950

1.002778

1.149609

1.301965

1.459504

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.16

2.68

4.84

7.68

11.20

15.41

20.27

25.72

31.69

38.15

45.07

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.33

5.37

9.69

15.35

22.40

30.83

40.55

51.44

63.38

76.30

90.14

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.66

10.74

19.38

30.71

44.81

61.65

81.09

102.87

126.77

152.61

180.27

30 MPH

.00

1.69

6.98

16.11

29.06

46.06

67.21

92.48

121.64

154.31

190.15

228.91

270.41

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1661.

1538.

1431.

1333.

1245.

1170.

1107.

1057.

1015.

979.

947.

919,

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1223.

1041.

893.

773.

670.

585.

517.

463.

421.

389.

362.

339.

319.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-5.82

-13.99

-26.43

-43.74

-66.70

-95.98

-132.33

-176.45

-228.98

-290.56

-361.67

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.57

3.84

7.39

12.47

19.36

28.35

39.74

53.79

70.75

90.81

114.14

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.20

.00

-4.88

-14.03

-28.06

-47.72

-73.72

-106.78

-147.61

-196.85

-255.15

-322.97

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086760

.180721

.281864

.390543

.507056

.631428

.763332

.902134

1.047125

1.197774

1.353702

1.514636

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.24

2.80

5.03

7.95

11.57

15.84

20.72

26.15

32.07

38.46

45.29

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.47

5.61

10.07

15.91

23.13

31.68

41.44

52.29

64.14

76.92

90.58

20 MPH

.00

1.21

4.95

11.22

20.14

31.82

46.26

63.36

82.88

104.59

128.28

153.84

181.15

30 MPH

.00

1.81

7.42

16.82

30.21

47.73

69.39

95.04

124.33

156.88

192.42

230.75

271.73

u»

Ov

Bullet: Lyman # 31141 170 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .220

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1570.

1460.

1359.

1269.

1190.

1124.

1070.

1026.

988.

956.

927.

900.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1091.

931.

805.

698.

608.

535.

477.

432.

397.

369.

345.

324.

306.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.51

-6.53

-15.66

-29.49

-48.73

-74.11

-106.34

-146.14

-194.18

-251.10

-317.39

-393.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.76

4.29

8.21

13.82

21.39

31.22

43.58

58.71

76.82

98.09

122.76

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.38

.00

-5.49

-15.68

-31.28

-53.01

-81.61

-117.77

-162.17

-215.44

-278.09

-350.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091890

.190967

.297462

.411731

.533884

.663698

.800613

.943904

1.092985

1.247441

1.406970

1.571358

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.28

2.88

5.17

8.16

11.82

16.10

20.95

26.30

32.13

38.40

45.10

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.55

5.77

10.35

16.32

23.63

32.20

41.89

52.60

64.26

76.80

90.21

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.10

11.53

20.69

32.63

47.27

64.40

83.78

105.20

128.51

153.61

180.41

30 MPH

.00

1.93

7.65

17.30

31.04

48.95

70.90

96.61

125.68

157.80

192.77

230.41

270.62

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1488.

1385.

1291.

1209.

1140.

1083.

1036.

997.

964.

934.

907.

882.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

966.

835.

723.

629.

552.

490.

442.

405.

376.

351.

329.

310.

294.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.69

-7.34

-17.52

-32.93

-54.28

-82.31

-117.73

-161.21

-213.41

-274.86

-346.19

-428.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.98

4.77

9.12

15.32

23.63

34.34

47.68

63.89

83.15

105.68

131.71

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.61

.00

-6.14

-17.50

-34.81

-58.79

-90.16

-129.60

-177.75

-235.16

-302.44

-380.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097241

.201786

.314029

.434158

.562039

.697193

.838904

.986538

1.139639

1.297882

1.461031

1.628920

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.26

2.88

5.21

8.21

11.85

16.07

20.82

26.04

31.71

37.82

44.34

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.51

5.77

10.41

16.42

23.71

32.15

41.63

52.08

63.43

75.64

88.69

20 MPH

.00

1.23

5.03

11.54

20.82

32.84

47.41

64.29

83.26

104.15

126.85

151.28

177.38

30 MPH

.00

1.84

7.54

17.31

31.24

49.26

71.12

96.44

124.89

156.23

190.28

226.92

266.07

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1396.

1301.

1218.

1147.

1089.

1041.

1002.

967.

937.

910.

885.

862.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

849.

735.

639.

560.

496.

447.

409.

379.

353.

331.

312.

296.

280.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.96

-8.39

-19.95

-37.39

-61.42

-92.76

-132.09

-180.06

-237.24

-304.21

-381.63

-470.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.23

5.40

10.31

17.23

26.43

38.15

52.64

70.08

90.68

114.68

142.31

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.86

.00

-6.99

-19.86

-39.32

-66.09

-100.85

-144.26

-196.87

-259.26

-332.11

-416.05

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103704

.215070

.334316

.461346

.595718

.736728

.883721

1.036225

1.193901

1.356505

1.523864

1.695862

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.33

3.02

5.40

8.42

12.03

16.17

20.79

25.86

31.37

37.30

43.64

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.65

6.04

10.80

16.85

24.06

32.33

41.58

51.73

62.74

74.60

87.27

20 MPH

.00

1.30

5.30

12.08

21.59

33.69

48.13

64.67

83.15

103.45

125.49

149.20

174.54

30 MPH

.00

1.96

7.96

18.12

32.39

50.54

72.19

97.00

124.73

155.18

188.23

223.80

261.82

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1305.

1221.

1150.

1091.

1043.

1003.

969.

938.

911.

886.

863.

841.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

740.

643.

563.

499.

449.

411.

380.

354.

332.

313.

296.

281.

267.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.26

-9.62

-22.83

-42.59

-69.64

-104.65

-148.27

-201.07

-263.63

-336.61

-420.66

-516.38

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.55

6.16

11.68

19.37

29.49

42.29

57.94

76.65

98.67

124.23

153.54

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.18

.00

-8.02

-22.60

-44.46

-74.28

-112.72

-160.33

-217.70

-285.51

-364.37

-454.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111025

.229926

.356622

.490685

.631419

.778159

.930427

1.087878

1.250265

1.417412

1.589202

1.765561

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.38

3.10

5.47

8.42

11.91

15.88

20.30

25.17

30.45

36.14

42.23

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.75

6.19

10.93

16.84

23.81

31.76

40.61

50.33

60.89

72.27

84.45

20 MPH

.00

1.37

5.51

12.39

21.86

33.69

47.63

63.51

81.22

100.66

121.79

144.54

168.91

30 MPH

.00

2.05

8.26

18.58

32.80

50.53

71.44

95.27

121.83

151.00

182.68

216.81

253.36

12/Trajectory Tables 365

Bullet: Lyman # 311407 173 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .270

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1861.

1736.

1623.

1516.

1417.

1332.

1256.

1189.

1131.

1083.

1043.

1008.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1536.

1331.

1157.

1011.

883.

771.

681.

606.

543.

492.

450.

417.

390.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.08

-4.65

-11.10

-20.85

-34.41

-52.29

-75.06

-103.37

-137.83

-179.06

-227.68

-284.27

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.25

3.02

5.77

9.71

15.04

21.99

30.84

41.80

55.12

71.07

89.85

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.87

.00

-3.75

-10.79

-21.65

-36.83

-56.90

-82.51

-114.26

-152.79

-198.70

-252.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077750

.161293

.250692

.346347

.448705

.557984

.674036

.796878

.926322

1.061961

1.203251

1.349709

5 MPH

.00

.24

.99

2.26

4.08

6.49'

9.50

13.12

17.33

22.12

27.45

33.29

39.57

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.99

4.52

8.16

12.97

19.01

26.23

34.65

44.23

54.91

66.57

79.15

20 MPH

.00

.97

3.98

9.04

16.31

25.94

38.01

52.46

69.30

88.47

109.81

133.14

158.30

30 MPH

.00

1.45

5.96

13.57

24.47

38.92

57.02

78.69

103.95

132.70

164.72

199.72

237.45

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1768.

1653.

1545.

1444.

1355.

1276.

1207.

1147.

1096.

1053.

1017.

986.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1387.

1201.

1050.

917.

801.

705.

626.

559.

505.

461.

426.

397.

373.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.20

-5.15

-12.28

-23.07

-38.04

-57.74

-82.79

-113.81

-151.43

-196.26

-248.91

-309.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.38

3.34

6.38

10.73

16.59

24.22

33.83

45.71

60.09

77.19

97.23

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.01

.00

-4.18

-12.01

-24.04

-40.78

-62.88

-90.95

-125.61

-167.50

-217.20

-275.28

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081888

.169626

.263489

.363935

.471292

.585423

.706357

.833968

.967909

1.107656

1.252694

1.402631

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.03

2.34

4.24

6.74

9.83

13.53

17.81

22.65

28.00

33.82

40.06

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.06

4.69

8.47

13.47

19.67

27.06

35.62

45.30

56.00

67.63

80.13

20 MPH

.00

1.04

4.13

9.38

16.95

26.95

39.33

54.11

71.24

90.60

112.00

135.26

160.25

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.19

14.07

25.42

40.42

59.00

81.17

106.86

135.90

168.00

202.90

240.38

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1684.

1574.

1470.

1377.

1297.

1225.

1162.

1108.

1064.

1026.

994.

965.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1244.

1089.

951.

830.

728.

646.

576.

518.

472.

435.

405.

379.

358.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.32

-5.70

-13.59

-25.53

-42.05

-63.73

-91.23

-125.16

-166.13

-214.76

-271.63

-337.27

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.53

3.70

7.07

11.86

18.28

26.59

37.05

49.89

65.34

83.62

104.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

.00

-4.67

-13.39

-26.68

-45.14

-69.42

-100.12

-137.88

-183.28

-236.92

-299.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086173

.178342

.276975

.382475

.494780

.613882

.739718

.871998

1.010235

1.153888

1.302535

1.455858

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.37

4.32

6.87

10.02

13.76

18.07

22.90

28.21

33.96

40.12

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.05

4.75

8.65

13.75

20.04

27.52

36.14

45.80

56.42

67.91

80.23

20 MPH

.00

1.00

4.11

9.50

17.30

27.50

40.09

55.05

72.28

91.60

112.84

135.83

160.46

30 MPH

.00

1.50

6.16

14.24

25.95

41.24

60.13

82.57

108.41

137.40

169.25

203.74

240.69

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1589.

1485.

1389.

1307.

1234.

1170.

1115.

1070.

1031.

998.

969.

942.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1110.

970.

847.

741.

656.

585.

526.

478.

439.

408.

383.

360.

341.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.48

-6.40

-15.30

-28.70

-47.17

-71.37

-101.91

-139.41

-184.48

-237.71

-299.64

-370.77

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.72

4.17

7.95

13.26

20.38

29.55

41.01

54.99

71.69

91.30

114.01

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.35

.00

-5.33

-15.14

-30.04

-50.67

-77.63

-111.55

-153.05

-202.70

-261.06

-328.61

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091279

.188956

.293461

.404817

.522962

.647863

.779262

.916693

1.059611

1.207574

1.360252

1.517398

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.10

2.53

4.57

7.20

10.42

14.22

18.55

23.36

28.62

34.29

40.35

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.20

5.06

9.13

14.39

20.85

28.44

37.10

46.73

57.24

68.58

80.71

20 MPH

.00

1.07

4.39

10.12

18.26

28.79

41.69

56.89

74.21

93.45

114.48

137.16

161.42

30 MPH

.00

1.61

6.59

15.18

27.39

43.18

62.54

85.33

111.31

140.18

171.72

205.74

242.13

u>

O'

Bullet: Lyman # 311407 173 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .270
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1495.

1398.

1316.

1241.

1176.

1121.

1074.

1035.

1001.

972.

945.

921.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

983.

858.

751.

665.

592.

532.

482.

443.

411.

385.

363

343.

326.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.67

-7.28

-17.32

-32.36

-53.08

-80.07

-113.95

-155.34

-204.83

-262.96

-330.25

-407.12

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.97

4.70

8.90

14.83

22.72

32.80

45.31

60.43

78.40

99.38

123.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.59

.00

-6.02

-17.05

-33.76

-56.73

-86.59

-123.97

-169.44

-223.56

-286.84

-359.68

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097003

.200795

.311439

.428864

.553059

.683789

.820607

.962966

1.110411

1.262600

1.419278

1.580254

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.17

2.66

4.74

7.42

10.67

14.46

18.74

23.47

28.61

34.15

40.06

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.34

5.31

9.48

14.84

21.35

28.93

37.48

46.93

57.22

68.29

80.12

20 MPH

.00

1.15

4.68

10.63

18.96

29.68

42.69

57.85

74.96

93.86

114.44

136.59

160.25

30 MPH

.00

1.72

7.02

15.94

28.44

44.52

64.04

86.78

112.45

140.80

171.65

204.88

240.37

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1402.

1319.

1245.

1179.

1123.

1076.

1037.

1003.

973.

946.

922.

899.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

864.

755.

668.

595.

534.

484.

445.

413.

386.

364.

344.

326.

311.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.95

-8.32

-19.66

-36.65

-59.87

-89.97

-127.54

-173.18

-227.45

-290.85

-363.80

-446.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.20

5.28

10.01

16.61

25.32

36.36

49.95

66.28

85.55

107.88

133.50

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.83

.00

-6.81

-19.27

-37.96

-63.52

-96.56

-137.67

-187.40

-246.27

-314.69

-393.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103453

.213789

.330902

.454789

.585227

.721777

.863891

1.011108

1.163082

1.319555

1.480332

1.645267

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.21

2.72

4.82

7.50

10.72

14.42

18.58

23.15

28.12

33.47

39.18

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.43

5.44

9.64

15.00

21.43

28.84

37.15

46.30

56.24

66.94

78.37

20 MPH

.00

1.22

4.85

10.88

19.29

30.00

42.87

57.69

74.31

92.60

112.48

133.88

156.73

30 MPH

.00

1.82

7.28

16.32

28.93

45.00

64.30

86.53

111.46

138.91

168.72

200.82

235.10

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1317.

1243.

1178.

1122.

1075.

1036.

1002.

972.

946.

921.

899.

878.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

753.

667.

594.

533.

483.

444.

412.

386.

363.

343.

326.

310.

296.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.23

-9.47

-22.35

-41.49

-67.51

-101.03

-142.62

-192.84

-252.22

-321.15

-400.29

-490.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.50

5.99

11.28

18.59

28.16

40.21

54.93

72.51

93.06

116.85

144.05

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.12

.00

-7.78

-21.81

-42.72

-71.13

-107.61

-152.73

-207.00

-270.82

-344.85

-429.61

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110482

.227743

.351775

.482349

.619024

.761251

.908570

1.060640

1.217203

1.378065

1.543082

1.712148

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.18

2.67

4.73

7.33

10.42

13.95

17.91

22.26

26.98

32.08

37.53

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.37

5.34

9.46

14.66

20.84

27.91

35.82

44.51

53.97

64.15

75.05

20 MPH

.00

1.18

4.74

10.68

18.93

29.33

41.67

55.82

71.63

89.03

107.94

128.31

150.10

30 MPH

.00

1.76

7.11

16.02

28.39

43.99

62.51

83.73

107.45

133.54

161.90

192.46

225.16

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1228.

1164.

1111.

1066.

1028.

995.

966.

940.

916.

894.

874.

854.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

649.

579.

521.

474.

436.

406.

380.

358.

339.

322.

307.

293.

280.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.59

-10.98

-25.75

-47.55

-76.98

-114.61

-161.00

-216.62

-281.95

-357.59

-444.09

-541.96

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.89

6.85

12.80

20.97

31.55

44.76

60.76

79.70

101.82

127.31

156.37

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.52

.00

-8.91

-24.85

-48.41

-80.18

-120.71

-170.47

-229.94

-299.72

-380.35

-472.36

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.118791

.244323

.376313

.514283

.657687

.806098

.959193

1.116731

1.278531

1.444457

1.614413

1.788331

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.19

2.65

4.64

7.11

10.01

13.33

17.04

21.13

25.57

30.38

35.53

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.39

5.31

9.28

14.21

20.03

26.66

34.08

42.25

51.15

60.75

71.05

20 MPH

.00

1.20

4.77

10.62

18.57

28.43

40.05

53.33

68.17

84.50

102.30

121.50

142.11

30 MPH

.00

1.80

7.16

15.92

27.85

42.64

60.08

79.99

102.25

126.76

153.44

182.26

213.16

12/Trajectory Tables 367

Bullet: Lyman # 311467 178 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .320

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2366.

2237.

2108.

1980.

1858.

1741.

1629.

1523.

1424.

1333.

1251.

1179.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2470.

2213.

1977.

1755.

1550.

1364.

1198.

1049.

917.

801.

702.

618.

550.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.67

-2.89

-6.84

-12.75

-20.87

-31.50

-44.99

-61.74

-82.28

-107.11

-136.83

-172.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.77

1.85

3.48

5.80

8.90

12.95

18.12

24.62

32.69

42.57

54.57

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.40

.00

-2.13

-6.22

-12.52

-21.32

-32.99

-47.93

-66.65

-89.66

-117.55

-151.04

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.061673

.126873

.195935

.269356

.347554

.430962

.520035

.615255

.717143

.826090

.942355

1.065967

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.15

.60

1.40

2.58

4.18

6.24

8.80

11.90

15.59

19.90

24.85

30.45

10 MPH

.00

.29

1.21

2.80

5.17

8.37

12.49

17.61

23.80

31.18

39.79

49.69

60.89

20 MPH

.00

.59

2.42

5.61

10.33

16.74

24.98

35.21

47.61

62.35

79.58

99.39

121.78

30 MPH

.00

.88

3.63

8.41

15.50

25.11

37.47

52.82

71.41

93.53

119.38

149.08

182.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2269.

2141.

2012.

1889.

1770.

1657.

1550.

1448.

1355.

1270.

1196.

1133.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2276.

2035.

1811.

1600.

1410.

1238.

1085.

949.

829.

725.

638.

566.

507.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.73

-3.14

-7.45

-13.90

-22.78

-34.43

-49.23

-67.67

-90.28

-117.42

-150.36

-189.18

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.84

2.01

3.81

6.34

9.76

14.23

19.94

27.13

36.03

46.95

60.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.47

.00

-2.36

-6.86

-13.79

-23.50

-36.35

-52.85

-73.51

-98.90

-129.69

-166.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.064274

.132309

.204585

.281533

.363579

.451173

.544785

.644943

.752073

.866472

.988237

1.117187

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.16

.64

1.50

2.77

4.49

6.70

9.44

12.76

16.68

21.25

26.46

32.31

10 MPH

.00

.31

1.29

3.01

5.55

8.99

13.41

18.88

25.51

33.36

42.50

52.93

64.62

20 MPH

.00

.62

2.57

6.01

11.10

17.98

26.81

37.76

51.02

66.73

85.00

105.86

129.25

30 MPH

.00

.94

3.86

9.02

16.65

26.97

40.22

56.65

76.53

100.09

127.50

158.79

193.87

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2172.

2043.

1918.

1798.

1684.

1575.

1472.

1376.

1290.

1213.

1147.

1092.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2090.

1864.

1649.

1453.

1277.

1120.

980.

856.

749.

657.

581.

520.

472.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.43

-8.15

-15.22

-24.97

-37.79

-54.11

-74.48

-99.43

-129.62

-165.73

-208.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.92

2.20

4.18

6.97

10.75

15.69

22.02

29.98

39.84

51.89

66.42

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.55

.00

-2.62

-7.60

-15.27

-25.99

-40.22

-58.50

-81.36

-109.46

-143.47

-184.08

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.067106

.138325

.214118

.294905

.381131

.473257

.571805

.677233

.789874

.909880

1.037142

1.171264

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.17

.69

1.63

3.00

4.84

7.21

10.14

13.68

17.86

22.68

28.14

34.20

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.39

3.25

5.99

9.69

14.42

20.29

27.37

35.71

45.36

56.28

68.40

20 MPH

.00

.66

2.78

6.50

11.98

19.38

28.85

40.58

54.73

71.43

90.71

112.55

136.81

30 MPH

.00

1.00

4.17

9.75

17.97

29.06

43.27

60.87

82.10

107.14

136.07

168.83

205.21

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2070.

1944.

1823.

1707.

1598.

1493.

1396.

1307.

1228.

1160.

1103.

1056.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1913.

1693.

1493.

1313.

1152.

1009.

881.

770.

675.

596.

532.

481.

441.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.77

-8.97

-16.77

-27.55

-41.73

-59.85

-82.43

-110.09

-143.54

-183.43

-230.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.01

2.43

4.61

7.71

11.90

17.41

24.45

33.29

44.22

57.53

73.50

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.64

.00

-2.93

-8.47

-16.99

-28.91

-44.77

-65.09

-90.49

-121.68

-159.31

-204.06

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.070299

.145088

.224779

.309814

.400649

.497799

.601746

.712847

.831301

.957057

1.089779

1.228887

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.19

.77

1.78

3.26

5.26

7.81

10.95

14.73

19.15

24.22

29.90

36.14

10 MPH

.00

.37

1.54

3.56

6.53

10.51

15.61

21.91

29.46

38.31

48.44

59.80

72.28

20 MPH

.00

.75

3.07

7.12

13.05

21.03

31.23

43.81

58.92

76.62

96.88

119.60

144.57

30 MPH

.00

1.12

4.61

10.68

19.58

31.54

46.84

65.72

88.38

114.93

145.33

179.40

216.85

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OS

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Bullet: Lyman # 311467 178 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .320
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1973.

1851.

1734.

1623.

1517.

1418.

1327.

1246.

1175.

1116.

1066.

1026.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1743 .

1538.

1354.

1188.

1041.

909.

795.

696.

614.

546.

492.

449.

416.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.96

-4.15

-9.87

-18.47

-30.37

-46.07

-66.11

-91.07

-121.66

-158.53

-202.36

-253.81

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.11

2.68

5.09

8.51

13.17

19.27

27.07

36.85

48.90

63.47

80.83

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.74

.00

-3.27

-9.42

-18.87

-32.13

-49.72

-72.23

-100.37

-134.79

-176.17

-225.17

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073692

.152185

.235915

.325338

.420942

.523244

.632625

.749332

.873379

1.004495

1.142150

1.285707

5 MPH

.00

.20

.82

1.90

3.49

5.61

8.33

11.67

15.66

20.29

25.54

31.37

37.71

10 MPH

% o

.40

1.64

3.81

6.97

11.23

16.66

23.34

31.31

40.57

51.08

62.73

75.43

20 MPH

'.to

.80

3.28

7.61

13.95

22.46

33.32

46.68

62.62

81.14

102.15

125.47

150.85

30 MPH

.00

1.20

4.93

11.42

20.92

33.69

49.99

70.03

93.93

121.72

153.23

188.20

226.28

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1877.

1759.

1646.

1539.

1439.

1346.

1263.

1190.

1128.

1076.

1034.

998.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1581.

1392.

1222.

1071.

936.

818.

716.

630.

559.

502.

458.

422.

393.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.06

-4.58

-10.91

-20.44

-33.65

-51.09

-73.31

-101.00

-134.84

-175.49

-223.62

-279.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.29

1.23

2.96

5.64

9.45

14.63

21.41

30.06

40.88

54.09

70.00

88.85

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.86

.00

-3.66

-10.52

-21.07

-35.84

-55.39

-80.42

-111.59

-149.57

-195.04

-248.62

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077425

.159990

.248149

.342376

.443198

.551027

.666144

.788621

.918250

1.054549

1.196881

1.344710

5 MPH

.00

.21

.88

2.04

3.73

6.00

8.89

12.42

16.60

21.41

26.80

32.73

39.13

10 MPH

.00

.43

1.76

4.07

7.46

12.00

17.78

24.84

33.20

42.81

53.60

65.45

78.27

20 MPH

4 0

.85

3.52

8.15

14.92

24.01

35.56

49.68

66.39

85.62

107.20

130.90

156.54

30 MPH

.00

1.28

5.27

12.22

22.37

36.01

53.34

74.52

99.59

128.44

160.80

196.35

234.81

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1781.

1667.

1559.

1457.

1363.

1278.

1203.

1138.

1085.

1041.

1004.

972.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1427.

1253

1099.

961.

839.

734.

645.

572.

512.

465.

428.

398.

373.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.18

-5.09

-12.12

-22.74

-37.48

-56.69

-81.64

-112.40

-149.85

-194.66

-247.46

-308.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

JO

.32

1.37

3.29

6.28

10.55

16.32

23.87

33.46

45.36

59.85

77.16

97.54

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.99

.00

-4.11

-11.81

-23.63

-40.12

-61.95

-89.79

-124.32

-166.21

-216.09

-274.58

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081549

.168604

.261632

.361164

.467634

.581352

.702435

.830733

.965810

1.107039

1.253854

1.405839

5 MPH

m

.23

.94

2.18

3.99

6.41

9.47

13.18

17.53

22.46

27.95

33.92

40.35

10 MPH

.46

1.88

4.36

7.99

12.83

18.95

26.37

35.05

44.93

55.89

67.84

80.69

20 MPH

- : &6

.92

3.77

8.73

15.97

25.66

37.90

52.73

70.10

89.86

111.78

135.67

161.38

30 MPH

.00

1.37

5.65

13.09

23.96

38.49

56.85

79.10

105.15

134.79

167.67

203.51

242.07

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1686.

1577.

1473.

1378.

1291.

1214.

1148.

1093.

1048.

1010.

977.

948.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1280.

1123.

983.

858.

750.

659.

583.

521.

472.

434.

403.

377.

355.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.68

-13.55

-25.46

-41.94

-63.64

-91.24

-125.42

-166.85

-216.17

-274.00

-340.91

MID-RANGE (IN)

.36

1.53

3.69

7.05

11.82

18.26

26.65

37.25

50.33

66.15

84.91

106.82

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

.00

-4.65

-13.35

-26.61

-45.09

-69.48

-100.44

-138.66

-184.76

-239.37

-303.06

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086125

.178141

.276570

.381874

.494384

.614259

.741391

.875392

1.015651

1.161577

1.312733

1.468798

5 MPH

■?&f

.25

1.01

2.34

4.27

6.84

10.05

13.91

18.37

23.38

28.89

34.85

41.25

10 MPH

.00

.49

2.02

4.68

8.54

13.68

20.11

27.82

36.74

46.75

57.77

69.71

82.51

20 MPH

.00

.98

4.04

9.35

17.09

27.36

40.22

55.64

73.47

93.51

115.54

139.42

165.02

30 MPH

.00

1.47

6.06

14.03

25.63

41.03

60.33

83.45

110.21

140.26

173.31

209.12

247.53

12/Trajectory Tables 369

Bullet: Lyman # 311467 178 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .320

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1591.

1486.

1390.

1302.

1224.

1156.

1100.

1053.

1014.

981.

951.

924.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1142.

1000.

873.

763.

670.

592.

528.

478.

438.

407.

380.

357.

338.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.48

-6.38

-15.27

-28.65

-47.16

-71.49

-102.31

-140.30

-186.09

-240.31

-303.54

-376.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.71

4.16

7.94

13.28

20.48

29.79

41.50

55.83

72.99

93.21

116.62

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.34

.00

-5.32

-15.13

-30.08

-50.84

-78.10

-112.51

-154.74

-205.39

-265.06

-334.17

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091228

.188798

.293193

.404758

.523682

.649892

.783036

.922522

1.067741

1.218238

1.373681

1.533823

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.08

2.51

4.56

7.26

10.60

14.55

19.86

24.08

29.56

35.47

41.80

10 MPH

.00

.53

2.17

5.01

9.12

14.52

21.20

29.11

38.13

48.16

59.12

70.94

83.60

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.34

10.03

18.24

29.04

42.41

58.22

76.26

96.32

118.23

141.89

167.20

30 MPH

.00

1.58

6.51

15.04

27.36

43.56

63.61

87.33

114.39

144.47

177.35

212.83

250.80

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1495.

1398.

1309.

1230.

1161.

1104.

1057.

1018.

984.

953.

927.

902.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1012.

883.

772.

677.

598.

533.

482.

441.

409.

382.

359.

339.

321.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.67

-7.28

-17.33

-32.45

-53.34

-80.65

-115.07

-157.24

-207.79

-267.31

-336.22

-415.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.97

4.71

8.94

14.96

23.00

33.32

46.17

61.76

80.32

101.97

126.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.59

.00

-6.03

-17.14

-34.01

-57.31

-87.71

-125.87

-172.40

-227.91

-292.81

-367.78

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097003

.200795

.311733

.430022

.555615

.688181

.827146

.971889

1.121944

1.276967

1.436708

1.600983

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.17

2.68

4.84

7.64

11.06

15.04

19.53

24.48

29.87

35.68

41.89

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.34

5.37

9.68

15.29

22.12

30.08

39.05

48.96

59.75

71.36

83.77

20 MPH

.00

1.15

4.68

10.73

19.37

30.58

44.24

60.16

78.10

97.92

119.49

142.72

167.55

30 MPH

.00

1.72

7.02

16.10

29.05

45.86

66.36

90.23

117.16

146.89

179.24

214.08

251.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1402.

1313.

1233.

1165.

1107.

1059.

1019.

985.

955.

928.

903.

880.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

889.

777.

681.

601.

536.

484.

443.

411.

383.

360.

340.

322.

306.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.95

-8.33

-19.74

-36.88

-60.42

-91.04

-129.37

-176.05

-231.67

-296.68

-371.71

-457.39

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.21

5.32

10.11

16.85

25.78

37.13

51.14

68.03

87.92

111.06

137.66

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.83

.00

-6.87

-19.48

-38.48

-64.56

-98.36

-140.50

-191.58

-252.05

-322.54

-403.68

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103453

.214037

.331967

.457210

.589449

.728116

.872588

1.022390

1.177175

1.336687

1.500738

1.669195

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.24

2.81

5.03

7.87

11.27

15.19

19.57

24.39

29.63

35.26

41.29

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.47

5.63

10.07

15.74

22.55

30.38

39.14

48.78

59.26

70.53

82.58

20 MPH

.00

1.22

4.94

11.25

20.14

31.49

45.10

60.75

78.28

97.57

118.51

141.06

165.16

30 MPH

.00

1.82

7.41

16.88

30.21

47.23

67.65

91.13

117.42

146.35

177.77

211.59

247.74

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1311.

1232.

1163.

1105.

1058.

1018.

984.

954.

927.

902.

880.

858.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

775.

679.

599.

534.

483.

442.

410.

383.

360.

340.

322.

306.

291.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.25

-9.55

-22.60

-42.06

-68.62

-102.91

-145.56

-197.16

-258.15

-329.20

-410.90

-503.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.53

6.08

11.48

18.99

28.85

41.29

56.52

74.66

95.98

120.69

148.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.15

.00

-7.90

-22.22

-43.62

-72.77

-110.27

-156.72

-212.56

-278.46

-355.01

-442.77

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.110764

.228875

.354294

.486698

.625513

.770119

.920044

1.074943

1.234563

1.398718

1.567275

1.740143

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.28

2.89

5.12

7.90

11.20

14.96

19.17

23.78

28.80

34.21

39.99

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.57

5.78

10.23

15.80

22.40

29.93

38.33

47.57

57.60

68.41

79.98

20 MPH

.00

1.27

5.14

11.57

20.46

31.61

44.80

59.86

76.67

95.14

115.21

136.82

159.96

30 MPH

.00

1.91

7.70

17.35

30.69

47.41

67.19

89.78

115.00

142.71

172.81

205.24

239.94

u»

Bullet: Lyman # 311334 187 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .340

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1889.

1782.

1671.

1566.

1467.

1372.

1279.

1197.

1129.

1073.

1028.

989.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1661.

1482.

1318.

1159.

1017.

893.

782.

679.

595.

529.

478.

438.

406.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.05

-4.53

-10.75

-20.07

-32.95

-49.90

-71.48

-98.38

-131.35

-171.13

-218.43

-273.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.21

2.90

5.50

9.20

14.20

20.74

29.12

39.64

52.61

68.33

87.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.84

.00

-3.58

-10.26

-20.49

-34.80

-53.74

-78.00

-108.33

-145.46

-190.12

-242.99

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077168

.158909

.245854

.338617

.437628

.543305

.656605

.777936

.907105

1.043560

1.186551

1.335462

5 MPH

.00

.19

.78

1.84

3.40

5.51

8.21

11.58

15.66

20.43

25.83

31.82

38.32

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.57

3.67

6.80

11.02

16.42

23.16

31.32

40.85

51.67

63.63

76.64

20 MPH

.00

.76

3.14

7.34

13.59

22.05

32.84

46.32

62.63

81.70

103.33

127.27

153.28

30 MPH

.00

1.14

4.70

11.01

20.39

33.07

49.26

69.49

93.95

122.55

155.00

190.90

229.92

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1793.

1681.

1575.

1476.

1382.

1288.

1205.

1135.

1078.

1032.

993.

959.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1499.

1335.

1174.

1030.

904.

793.

688.

603.

535.

482.

442.

409.

382.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.17

-5.04

-11.98

-22.42

-36.89

-55.92

-80.20

-110.48

-147.49

-191.95

-244.55

-305.96

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.35

3.24

6.17

10.34

15.98

23.37

32.82

44.62

59.08

76.48

97.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.98

.00

-4.04

-11.59

-23.17

-39.30

-60.69

-88.07

-122.18

-163.75

-213.46

-271.97

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081274

.167676

.259854

.358240

.463233

.575729

.696256

.824656

.960410

1.102774

1.251110

1.404965

5 MPH

.00

.20

.86

2.03

3.74

6.03

8.98

12.64

16.99

21.99

27.57

33.68

40.27

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.72

4.05

7.47

12.06

17.96

25.28

33.98

43.98

55.14

67.35

80.54

20 MPH

.00

.82

3.44

8.10

14.94

24.11

35.92

50.56

67.96

87.96

110.28

134.71

161.07

30 MPH

.00

1.23

5.16

12.15

22.41

36.17

53.88

75.83

101.94

131.94

165.42

202.06

241.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1688.

1582.

1482.

1389.

1293.

1209.

1139.

1081.

1034.

995.

961.

931.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1345.

1183.

1039.

912.

800.

694.

607.

538.

485.

444.

411.

383.

360.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.66

-13.49

-25.31

-41.66

-63.21

-90.71

-124.90

-166.49

-216.19

-274.65

-342.40

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.52

3.66

6.99

11.72

18.12

26.48

37.14

50.37

66.44

85.59

107.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

.00

-4.62

-13.24

-26.38

-44.72

-69.02

-100.00

-138.39

-184.88

-240.13

-304.67

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086061

.177869

.275860

.380431

.492434

.612465

.740390

.875710

1.017684

1.165663

1.319185

1.477919

5 MPH

.00

.24

.99

2.28

4.14

6.67

9.90

13.82

18.40

23.56

29.25

35.42

42.06

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.97

4.55

8.29

13.34

19.79

27.64

36.79

47.11

58.49

70.84

84.11

20 MPH

.00

.96

3.94

9.10

16.58

26.67

39.59

55.28

73.58

94.22

116.98

141.69

168.23

30 MPH

.00

1.44

5.91

13.65

24.87

40.01

59.38

82.93

110.37

141.34

175.47

212.53

252.34

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1593.

1493.

1399.

1302.

1218.

1146.

1087.

1039.

999.

964.

934.

906.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1200.

1054.

925.

813.

704.

615.

545.

490.

448.

414.

386.

362.

341.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.47

-6.36

-15.20

-28.49

-46.91

-71.21

-102.11

-140.35

-186.62

-241.59

-305.80

-379.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.71

4.14

7.89

13.20

20.41

29.81

41.69

56.30

73.88

94.62

118.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.33

.00

-5.28

-15.02

-29.89

-50.64

-77.99

-112.67

-155.39

-206.80

-267.46

-337.99

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091159

.188453

.292286

.403463

.522661

.649784

.784369

925686

1.073064

1.226025

1.384227

1.547425

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.05

2.43

4.45

7.17

10.59

14.67

19.34

24.55

30.24

36.40

43.00

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.11

4.85

8.89

14.34

21.19

29.34

38.69

49.09

60.49

72.80

85.99

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.22

9.71

17.78

28.68

42.37

58.69

77.37

98.19

120.97

145.60

171.99

30 MPH

.00

1.54

6.33

14.56

26.68

43.02

63.56

88.03

116.06

147.28

181.46

218.40

257.98

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311334 187 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .340

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1499.

1405.

1308.

1223.

1150.

1090.

1042.

1001.

966.

936.

908.

883.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1063.

933.

819.

711.

621.

549.

493.

450.

416.

388.

364.

342.

324.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.66

-7.24

-17.24

-32.31

-53.22

-80.68

-115.42

-158.16

-209.54

-270.15

-340.57

-421.49

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.96

4.68

8.91

14.96

23.10

33.62

46.77

62.78

81.86

104.21

130.07

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.58

.00

-6.00

-17.08

-33.98

-57.45

-88.20

-126.94

-174.32

-230.93

-297.36

-374.28

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.096875

.200263

.310918

.429584

.556193

.690305

.831197

.978189

1.130789

1.288649

1.451517

1.619220

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.12

2.61

4.80

7.69

11.25

15.40

20.08

25.26

30.90

36.98

43.49

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.25

5.22

9.61

15.39

22.49

30.79

40.16

50.52

61.80

73.97

86.98

20 MPH

.00

1.10

4.49

10.44

19.21

30.78

44.99

61.58

80.32

101.04

123.60

147.93

173.97

30 MPH

.00

1.65

6.74

15.66

28.82

46.17

67.48

92.37

120.48

151.56

185.41

221.90

260.95

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1406.

1310.

1224.

1151.

1091.

1042.

1002.

967.

936.

909.

883.

860.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

934.

821.

712.

622.

550.

494.

451.

417.

388.

364.

343.

324.

307.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.95

-8.31

-19.73

-36.97

-60.76

-91.83

-130.86

-178.54

-235.43

-302.12

-379.30

-467.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.21

5.33

10.18

17.04

26.18

37.85

52.30

69.71

90.30

114.31

141.98

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.83

.00

-6.90

-19.61

-38.87

-65.41

-99.92

-143.07

-195.43

-257.59

-330.24

-414.02

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103318

.213845

.332377

.458855

.592846

.733630

.880521

1.033028

1.190797

1.353578

1.521195

1.693529

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.22

2.85

5.18

8.17

11.76

15.89

20.51

25.59

31.11

37.07

43.43

10 MPH

.00

.58

2.44

5.70

10.36

16.34

23.52

31.77

41.01

51.18

62.23

74.13

86.86

20 MPH

.00

1.17

4.87

11.40

20.72

32.68

47.04

63.54

82.03

102.36

124.46

148.26

173.72

30 MPH

.00

1.75

7.31

17.10

31.08

49.02

70.56

95.32

123.04

153.54

186.69

222.39

260.58

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1303.

1218.

1146.

1087.

1039.

999.

965.

934.

907.

882.

858.

836.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

814.

705.

616.

545.

491.

448.

414.

386.

362.

341.

323.

306.

290.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.26

-9.64

-22.89

-42.74

-69.92

-105.12

-149.00

-202.13

-265.11

-338.63

-423.32

-519.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.56

6.19

11.73

19.47

29.67

42.56

58.32

77.19

99.40

125.19

154.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.19

.00

-8.05

-22.70

-44.69

-74.69

-113.38

-161.31

-219.10

-287.42

-366.91

-458.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111096

.230212

.357254

.491763

.633009

.780320

.933215

1.091351

1.254483

1.422438

1.595103

1.772409

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.40

3.15

5.56

8.56

12.10

16.12

20.61

25.54

30.89

36.65

42.83

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.80

6.31

11.12

17.12

24.19

32.25

41.22

51.07

61.78

73.31

85.66

20 MPH

.00

1.39

5.61

12.61

22.24

34.25

48.39

64.49

82.44

102.15

123.56

146.62

171.32

30 MPH

.00

2.09

8.41

18.92

33.37

51.37

72.58

96.74

123.66

153.22

185.33

219.93

256.97

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1215.

1144.

1085.

1038.

998.

963.

933.

906.

881.

857.

836.

815.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

702.

613.

543.

489.

447.

413.

385.

361.

340.

322.

305.

290.

276.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.63

-11.15

-26.30

-48.80

-79.35

-118.61

-167.13

-225.54

-294.49

-374.64

-466.60

-571.00

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.95

7.04

13.25

21.83

33.01

46.98

63.97

84.22

107.97

135.45

166.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.57

.00

-9.20

-25.75

-50.35

-83.66

-126.23

-178.68

-241.69

-315.89

-401.90

-500.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119409

.246733

.381501

.522977

.670496

.823584

.981901

1.145205

1.313327

1.486153

1.663618

1.845692

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.40

3.11

5.41

8.23

11.55

15.33

19.55

24.19

29.24

34.71

40.57

10 MPH

.00

.71

2.81

6.22

10.81

16.47

23.10

30.66

39.09

48.38

58.49

_9.41

81.15

20 MPH

.00

1.42

5.62

12.44

21.63

32.94

46.21

61.32

78.19

96.75

116.97

138.82

162.30

30 MPH

.00

2.12

8.43

18.66

32.44

49.41

69.31

91.98

117.28

145.13

175.46

208.24

243.45

u»

u>

-4

K>

Bullet: Lyman # 301620 200 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .379

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2500.

2387.

2277.

2169.

2062.

1958.

1858.

1760.

1665.

1574.

1488.

1407.

1332.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2775.

2530.

2301.

2089.

1888.

1703.

1532.

1375.

1230.

1100.

983.

879.

788.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.66

-2.83

-6.68

-12.38

-20.11

-30.11

-42.61

-57.92

-76.35

-98.29

-124.21

-154.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.18

.76

1.80

3.36

5.52

8.37

12.02

16.59

22.20

29.03

37.29

47.14

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.39

.00

-2.06

-5.96

-11.91

-20.11

-30.83

-44.34

-60.98

-81.13

-105.26

-133.76

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.061406

.125754

.193252

.264184

.338837

.417488

.500444

.588092

.680776

.778817

.882511

.992105

5 MPH

.00

.12

.51

1.17

2.13

3.42

5.06

7.08

9.51

12.39

15.74

19.58

23.95

10 MPH

.00

.25

1.01

2.33

4.26

6.84

10.12

14.16

19.02

24.78

31.47

39.16

47.89

20 MPH

.00

.50

2.03

4.66

8.51

13.67

20.24

28.32

38.05

49.55

62.94

78.32

95.78

30 MPH

.00

.74

3.04

7.00

12.77

20.51

30.35

42.47

57.07

74.33

94.42

117.49

143.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2289.

2181.

2074.

1970.

1869.

1771.

1676.

1584.

1498.

1416.

1341.

1271.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2558.

2327.

2113.

1910.

1723.

1551.

1393.

1247.

1114.

996.

891.

798.

718.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.71

-3.08

-7.27

-13.48

-21.92

-32.84

-46.53

-63.30

-83.52

-107.68

-136.16

-169.47

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.83

1.96

3.66

6.03

9.15

13.16

18.17

24.36

31.92

41.03

51.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.45

.00

-2.28

-6.57

-13.10

-22.11

-33.88

-48.74

-67.05

-89.29

-115.86

-147.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.063992

.131108

.201630

.275841

.354019

.436460

.523541

.615621

.713022

.816041

.924937

1.039889

5 MPH

.00

.13

.54

1.24

2.27

3.65

5.41

7.57

10.17

13.25

16.81

20.89

25.51

10 MPH

.00

.26

1.07

2.49

4.55

7.31

10.82

15.14

20.35

26.49

33.62

41.79

51.02

20 MPH

.00

.53

2.15

4.97

9.10

14.61

21.63

30.29

40.70

52.98

67.25

83.58

102.04

30 MPH

.00

.79

3.22

7.46

13.64

21.92

32.45

45.43

61.05

79.48

100.87

125.37

153.06

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2192.

2084.

1980.

1879.

1781.

1685.

1593.

1506.

1424.

1348.

1278.

1215.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2349.

2134.

1929.

1741.

1567.

1408.

1260.

1127.

1007.

901.

807.

725.

655.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.78

-3.36

-7.94

-14.74

-23.99

-35.97

-51.01

-69.45

-91.78

-118.40

-149.79

-186.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.90

2.14

4.01

6.60

10.04

14.46

19.99

26.85

35.21

45.27

57.28

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.53

.00

-2.53

-7.26

-14.46

-24.39

-37.37

-53.76

-74.03

-98.59

-127.93

-162.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.066804

.136979

.210817

.288593

.370601

.457205

.548775

.645633

.748084

.856387

.970733

1.091191

5 MPH

.00

.14

.58

1.33

2.44

3.92

5.80

8.12

10.90

14.18

17.97

22.29

27.16

10 MPH

.00

.28

1.15

2.67

4.88

7.83

11.60

16.24

21.81

28.36

35.94

44.59

54.31

20 MPH

.00

.56

2.30

5.34

9.76

15.67

23.20

32.47

43.61

56.72

71.88

89.18

108.62

30 MPH

.00

.84

3.46

8.01

14.64

23.50

34.80

48.71

65.42

85.08

107.82

133.76

162.93

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2092.

1987.

1886.

1788.

1692.

1599.

1512.

1430.

1353.

1283.

1219.

1163.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2149.

1944.

1754.

1579.

1419.

1270.

1136.

1015.

908.

813.

730.

660.

601.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.86

-3.69

-8.72

-16.20

-26.38

-39.60

-56.19

-76.63

-101.33

-130.77

-165.50

-206.10

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

.99

2.35

4.41

7.27

11.07

15.96

22.12

29.74

39.00

50.16

63.45

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.62

.00

-2.81

-8.06

-16.03

-27.02

-41.39

-59.62

-82.10

-109.31

-141.82

-180.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.069918

.143480

.220960

.302649

.388912

.480117

.576588

.678631

.786510

.900421

1.020444

1.146503

5 MPH

.00

.15

.63

1.44

2.63

4.22

6.25

8.74

11.72

15.21

19.24

23.80

28.89

10 MPH

.00

.31

1.25

2.89

5.27

8.45

12.50

17.48

23.44

30.43

38.47

47.60

57.78

20 MPH

.00

.61

2.51

5.78

10.53

16.90

25.00

34.96

46.88

60.85

76.95

95.20

115.57

30 MPH

.00

.92

3.76

8.67

15.80

25.35

37.50

52.44

70.32

91.28

115.42

142.79

173.35

12/Trajectory Tables 373

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1995.

1893.

1795.

1698.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1958.

1767.

1592.

1431.

1281.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.94

-4.06

-9.60

-17.84

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.09

2.59

4.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

.00

-3.13

-8.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.073285

.150466

.231835

.317754

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.16

.67

1.54

2.82

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.34

3.09

5.64

20 MPH

.00

.65

2.68

6.18

11.28

30 MPH

.00

.98

4.02

9.27

16.92

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1898.

1800.

1703.

1610.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1776.

1600.

1438.

1288.

1151.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.49

-10.62

-19.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.20

2.86

5.38

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.83

.00

-3.51

-10.01

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.076988

.158150

.243842

.334436

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.17

.72

1.66

3.03

10 MPH

.00

.35

1.43

3.32

6.06

20 MPH

.00

.70

2.87

6.63

12.12

30 MPH

.00

1.05

4.30

9.95

18.18

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1801.

1705.

1612.

1524.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1603.

1441.

1291.

1154.

1031.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.16

-4.99

-11.80

-21.95

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.34

3.18

5.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.96

.00

-3.94

-11.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.081081

.166672

.257158

.352865

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.19

.77

1.79

3.26

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.54

3.58

6.53

20 MPH

.00

.75

3.09

7.15

13.05

30 MPH

.00

1.13

4.63

10.73

19.58

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1703.

1611.

1523.

1440.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1439.

1288.

1152.

1029.

920.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.30

-5.58

-13.20

-24.61

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.49

3.56

6.72

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.12

.00

-4.46

-12.70

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.085675

.176252

.272056

.373396

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.21

.84

1.94

3.53

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.69

3.88

7.05

20 MPH

.00

.82

3.37

7.76

14.10

30 MPH

.00

1.24

5.06

11.65

21.15

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1606.

1518.

1435.

1358.

1287.

1223.

1167.

1118.

1145.

1023.

915.

819.

736.

665.

604.

555.

-29.08

-43.67

-62.07

-84.71

-112.04

-144.62

-183.03

-227.81

8.02

12.24

17.67

24.52

32.96

43.23

55.58

70.23

-17.79

-29.99

-45.98

-66.21

-91.13

-121.31

-157.31

-199.69

.408591

.504672

.606304

.713754

.827225

.946808

1.072437

1.203885

4.53

6.70

9.35

12.52

16.22

20.46

25.23

30.51

9.05

13.39

18.71

25.05

32.45

40.92

50.46

61.03

18.11

26.79

37.42

50.10

64.90

81.85

100.93

122.05

27.16

40.18

56.13

75.15

97.35

122.77

151.39

183.08

1522.

1439.

1362.

1291.

1226.

1169.

1120.

1078.

1029.

920.

824.

740.

668.

607.

557.

516.

-32.20

-48.44

-68.89

-94.01

-124.36

-160.51

-203.00

-252.41

8.90

13.60

19.66

27.27

36.65

48.06

61.69

77.77

-19.85

-33.47

-51.30

-73.80

-101.53

-135.06

-174.93

-221.72

.430259

.531618

.638784

.751964

.871253

.996596

1.127772

1.264411

4.86

7.18

10.01

13.37

17.27

21.70

26.64

32.07

9.73

14.36

20.03

26.75

34.54

43.40

53.29

64.14

19.45

28.73

40.05

53.49

69.08

86.80

106.58

128.27

29.18

43.09

60.08

80.24

103.62

130.20

159.86

192.41

1441.

1364.

1292.

1228.

1170.

1121.

1079.

1043.

922.

826.

741.

669.

608.

558.

517.

483.

-35.87

-53.99

-76.77

-104.76

-138.54

-178.66

-225.67

-280.14

9.93

15.19

21.95

30.43

40.87

53.46

68.46

86.08

-22.27

-37.52

-57.44

-82.56

-113.47

-150.72

-194.86

-246.46

.454102

.561140

.674189

.793346

.918560

1.049613

1.186138

1.327688

5.22

7.70

10.70

14.24

18.31

22.89

27.96

33.47

10.45

15.39

21.39

28.47

36.61

45.78

55.92

66.94

20.90

30.78

42.79

56.94

73.23

91.57

111.84

133.87

31.34

46.18

64.18

85.41

109.84

137.35

167.75

200.81

1362.

1291.

1226.

1169.

1120.

1078.

1042.

1011.

824.

740.

668.

607.

557.

516.

482.

454.

-40.22

-60.50

-86.00

-117.31

-154.96

-199.51

-251.53

-311.53

11.16

17.05

24.60

34.05

45.62

59.54

76.02

95.26

-25.14

-42.27

-64.60

-92.74

-127.23

-168.62

-217.47

-274.30

.480541

.593698

.712965

.838286

.969439

1.106057

1.247692

1.393961

5.62

8.25

11.41

15.10

19.31

24.00

29.13

34.67

11.24

16.49

22.82

30.20

38.62

48.00

58.26

69.34

22.48

32.98

45.63

60.41

77.24

96.00

116.52

138.67

33.73

49.47

68.45

90.61

115.86

144.00

174.78

208.01

374

Bullet: Lyman # 311299 200 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .377

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2094.

1991.

1892.

1795.

1697.

1604.

1515.

1432.

1358.

1292.

1232.

1178.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2149.

1947.

1761.

1589.

1430.

1279.

1142.

1019.

910.

819.

741.

674.

616.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.85

-3.68

-8.70

-16.14

-26.28

-39.43

-55.94

-76.27

-100.85

-130.14

-164.63

-204.88

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

.99

2.34

4.39

7.24

11.02

15.87

22.00

29.57

38.79

49.85

63.01

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-2.80

-8.03

-15.95

-26.88

-41.18

-59.30

-81.66

-108.73

-141.00

-179.04

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.069885

.143342

.220633

.302039

.387987

.478912

.575148

.677005

.784676

.897983

1.016963

1.141574

5 MPH

.00

.15

.61

1.42

2.58

4.14

6.14

8.61

11.58

15.05

19.02

23.49

28.46

10 MPH

.00

.30

1.23

2.83

5.16

8.29

12.29

17.23

23.15

30.10

38.04

46.99

56.92

20 MPH

.00

.60

2.46

5.66

10.32

16.57

24.58

34.45

46.31

60.21

76.09

93.97

113.83

30 MPH

.00

.90

3.68

8.49

15.48

24.86

36.87

51.68

69.46

90.31

114.13

140.96

170.75

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1997.

1897.

1800.

1703.

1610.

1521.

1437.

1362.

1296.

1235.

1181.

1133.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1958.

1771.

1598.

1439.

1288.

1150.

1027.

917.

824.

745.

677.

619.

570.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.94

-4.05

-9.58

-17.78

-28.97

-43.51

-61.84

-84.38

-111.60

-143.99

-182.11

-226.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.09

2.58

4.84

7.99

12.18

17.59

24.41

32.82

43.02

55.25

69.71

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

.00

-3.12

-8.93

-17.72

-29.85

-45.78

-65.92

-90.74

-120.72

-156.44

-198.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073249

.150318

.231485

.317133

.407734

.503625

.605119

.712429

.825384

.944009

1.068272

1.198009

5 MPH

.00

.16

.66

1.51

2.76

4.45

6.60

9.25

12.41

16.06

20.22

24.87

30.00

10 MPH

.00

.32

1.31

3.03

5.53

8.90

13.21

18.50

24.82

32.12

40.43

49.73

59.99

20 MPH

.00

.64

2.63

6.05

11.06

17.81

26.42

37.00

49.63

64.25

80.86

99.46

119.98

30 MPH

.00

.96

3.94

9.08

16.59

26.71

39.63

55.50

74.45

96.37

121.29

149.19

179.98

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1900.

1803.

1706.

1612.

1523.

1439.

1364.

1298.

1237.

1183.

1135.

1093.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1776.

1603.

1444.

1292.

1154.

1030.

920.

826.

748.

679.

621.

572.

531.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.48

-10.59

-19.68

-32.11

-48.31

-68.72

-93.78

-124.00

-159.94

-202.08

-250.95

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.20

2.85

5.36

8.87

13.56

19.62

27.21

36.54

47.86

61.33

77.16

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.83

.00

-3.50

-9.98

-19.79

-33.38

-51.17

-73.62

-101.22

-134.55

-174.07

-220.33

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.076951

.157991

.243504

.333960

.429696

.531028

.638168

.750948

.869397

.993487

1.123058

1.257823

5 MPH

.00

.17

.70

1.63

2.99

4.81

7.13

9.96

13.28

17.11

21.43

26.23

31.49

10 MPH

.00

.34

1.41

3.26

5.98

9.63

14.26

19.92

26.57

34.21

42.85

52.46

62.98

20 MPH

.00

.69

2.81

6.51

11.95

19.25

28.52

39.84

53.13

68.43

85.71

104.92

125.95

30 MPH

.00

1.03

4.22

9.77

17.93

28.88

42.78

59.75

79.70

102.64

128.56

157.37

188.93

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1803.

1706.

1612.

1523.

1439.

1364.

1298.

1237.

1183.

1135.

1093.

1058.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1603.

1444.

1292.

1154.

1030.

920.

826.

748.

679.

621.

572.

531.

497.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-4.98

-11.79

-21.93

-35.84

-53.96

-76.74

-104.67

-138.32

-178.17

-224.76

-278.59

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.34

3.18

5.98

9.93

15.19

21.95

30.41

40.78

53.24

68.03

85.34

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.96

.00

-3.94

-11.21

-22.27

-37.52

-57.43

-82.50

-113.28

-150.27

-193.99

-244.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081041

.166553

.257008

.352744

.454075

.561214

.673993

.792442

.916530

1.046099

1.180862

1.320442

5 MPH

.00

.18

.76

1.77

3.25

5.22

7.70

10.68

14.16

18.13

22.58

27.49

32.83

10 MPH

.00

.37

1.52

3.55

6.50

10.44

15.41

21.36

28.31

36.26

45.17

54.99

65.66

20 MPH

.00

.74

3.05

7.10

13.01

20.89

30.81

42.72

56.62

72.51

90.33

109.98

131.32

30 MPH

.00

1.11

4.57

10.65

19.51

31.33

46.22

64.08

84.94

108.77

135.50

164.97

196.98

12/Trajectory Tables 375

Bullet: Lyman # 311299 200 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .377
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1702.

1609.

1520.

1436.

1361.

1295.

1234.

1180.

1133.

1092.

1056.

1026.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1439.

1286.

1149.

1025.

916.

823.

744.

677.

619.

570.

529.

496.

467.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.30

-5.59

-13.22

-24.65

-40.31

-60.64

-86.16

-117.41

-154.88

-199.12

-250.62

-309.89

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.50

3.57

6.74

11.19

17.10

24.65

34.05

45.51

59.25

75.45

94.31

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.12

.00

-4.47

-12.73

-25.22

-42.38

-64.73

-92.81

-127.12

-168.19

-216.52

-272.63

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085702

.176364

.272319

.373881

.481262

.594288

.712985

.837318

.967120

1.102102

1.241882

1.386099

5 MPH

.00

.21

.85

1.96

3.57

5.68

8.30

11.41

15.02

19.11

23.65

28.62

33.98

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.71

3.93

7.14

11.37

16.59

22.82

30.03

38.21

47.30

57.24

67.95

20 MPH

.00

.83

3.41

7.86

14.27

22.74

33.19

45.64

60.07

76.43

94.61

114.48

135.91

30 MPH

.00

1.25

5.12

11.78

21.41

34.11

49.78

68.46

90.10

114.64

141.91

171.71

203.86

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1607.

1518.

1434.

1359.

1293.

1233.

1179.

1132.

1091.

1056.

1025.

998.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1283.

1146.

1023.

913.

821.

743.

675.

617.

569.

528.

495.

466.

442.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.46

-6.27

-14.89

-27.74

-45.27

-68.01

-96.49

-131.21

-172.70

-221.47

-278.03

-342.84

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.68

4.02

7.60

12.57

19.12

27.49

37.87

50.46

65.46

83.06

103.41

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.30

.00

-5.11

-14.45

-28.48

-47.70

-72.67

-103.88

-141.86

-187.13

-240.17

-301.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.090775

.186850

.288538

.396051

.509212

.628045

.752511

.882440

1.017539

1.157426

1.301744

1.450208

5 MPH

.00

.22

.91

2.10

3.79

5.99

8.68

11.87

15.54

19.66

24.21

29.14

34.44

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.83

4.19

7.59

11.97

17.36

23.74

31.07

39.32

48.41

58.28

68.88

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.65

8.39

15.17

23.95

34.72

47.47

62.15

78.64

96.83

116.57

137.77

30 MPH

.00

1.34

5.48

12.58

22.76

35.92

52.08

71.21

93.22

117.97

145.24

174.85

206.65

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1512.

1428.

1354.

1289.

1229.

1175.

1129.

1088.

1053.

1023.

996.

971.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1137.

1015.

906.

815.

737.

671.

613.

566.

526.

493.

465.

440.

419.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.64

-7.13

-16.88

-31.35

-51.05

-76.54

-108.30

-146.87

-192.76

-246.46

-308.46

-379.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.92

4.56

8.54

14.08

21.39

30.66

42.09

55.87

72.18

91.18

113.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.55

.00

-5.80

-16.33

-32.09

-53.64

-81.46

-116.09

-158.04

-207.80

-265.85

-332.65

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096466

.198567

.306490

.420055

.539292

.664155

.794463

.929916

1.070128

1.214747

1.363494

1.516154

5 MPH

.00

.24

.97

2.22

3.96

6.21

8.95

12.16

15.83

19.92

24.40

29.24

34.42

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.95

4.44

7.93

12.42

17.89

24.33

31.67

39.84

48.80

58.48

68.84

20 MPH

.00

.96

3.90

8.88

15.86

24.83

35.78

48.65

63.33

79.69

97.59

116.95

137.69

30 MPH

.00

1.43

5.84

13.33

23.79

37.25

53.67

72.98

95.00

119.53

146.39

175.43

206.53

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1418.

1345.

1280.

1221.

1169.

1123.

1083.

1049.

1019.

992.

968.

946.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

999.

892.

804.

728.

662.

606.

560.

521.

489.

461.

437.

416.

397.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.92

-8.17

-19.20

-35.55

-57.74

-86.28

-121.69

-164.49

-215.18

-274.21

-342.06

-419.14

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.16

5.12

9.61

15.81

23.94

34.18

46.70

61.70

79.37

99.85

123.29

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.79

.00

-6.57

-18.46

-36.19

-60.27

-91.23

-129.57

-175.80

-230.37

-293.76

-366.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102885

.211579

.325906

.445906

.571515

.702535

.838650

.979472

1.124657

1.273938

1.427105

1.583991

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.02

2.28

4.04

6.29

9.02

12.20

15.79

19.77

24.11

28.79

33.79

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.04

4.56

8.08

12.59

18.05

24.40

31.59

39.54

48.21

57.57

67.58

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4.08

9.12

16.16

25.17

36.09

48.80

63.17

79.08

96.43

115.14

135.16

30 MPH

.00

1.52

6.11

13.68

24.24

37.76

54.14

73.21

94.76

118.62

144.64

172.71

202.75

376

Bullet: Lyman # 311299 200 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .377
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1331.

1267.

1209.

1158.

1114.

1075.

1042.

1013.

987.

963.

942.

922.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

870.

786.

713.

649.

596.

551.

513.

482.

456.

432.

412.

394.

377.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.20

-9.30

-21.84

-40.33

-65.27

-97.21

-136.65

-184.06

-239.93

-304.71

-378.76

-462.48

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.45

5.81

10.86

17.78

26.77

38.02

51.71

68.01

87.08

109.04

134.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.07

.00

-7.51

-20.97

-40.89

-67.80

-102.21

-144.60

-195.44

-255.19

-324.22

-402.91

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.109921

.225478

.346706

.473509

.605664

.742831

.884623

1.030714

1.180849

1.334829

1.492495

1.653724

5 MPH

.00

.24

.98

2.22

3.95

6.16

8.80

11.85

15.27

19.06

23.18

27.63

32.38

10 MPH

.00

.49

1.97

4.45

7.91

12.31

17.60

23.69

30.55

38.12

46.36

55.25

64.77

20 MPH

.00

.98

3.94

8.90

15.82

24.62

35.19

47.39

61.10

76.23

92.72

110.50

129.54

30 MPH

.00

1.47

5.91

13.35

23.73

36.93

52.79

71.08

91.65

114.35

139.08

165.75

194.31

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1239.

1184.

1136.

1095.

1059.

1028.

1000.

975.

953.

932.

912.

894.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

750.

682.

623.

573.

532.

498.

469.

444.

422.

403.

386.

370.

355.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.55

-10.80

-25.23

-46.38

-74.75

-110.85

-155.15

-208.12

-270.21

-341.70

-423.12

-514.95

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.68

2.85

6.68

12.39

20.16

30.19

42.64

57.68

75.48

96.10

119.76

146.62

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.47

.00

-8.65

-24.02

-46.62

-76.94

-115.47

-162.66

-218.97

-284.68

-360.33

-446.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.118225

.242092

.371444

.506001

.645384

.789228

.937242

1.089199

1.244920

1.404265

1.567120

1.733402

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.00

2.23

3.91

6.02

8.53

11.40

14.62

18.17

22.04

26.21

30.69

10 MPH

.00

.50

1.99

4.45

7.83

12.05

17.06

22.80

29.24

36.34

44.07

52.43

61.39

20 MPH

.00

1.00

3.99

8.90

15.65

24.10

34.12

45.60

58.47

72.67

88.15

104.86

122.77

30 MPH

.00

1.50

5.98

13.35

23.48

36.15

51.17

68.40

87.71

109.01

132.22

157.29

184.16

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1150.

1106.

1069.

1037.

1008.

982.

959.

938.

918.

899.

882.

866.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

639.

587.

544.

507.

477.

451.

429.

408.

390.

374.

359.

345.

333.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.03

-12.62

-29.28

-53.53

-85.84

-126.68

-176.50

-235.63

-304.54

-383.71

-473.60

-574.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.28

7.67

14.14

22.88

34.06

47.82

64.29

83.62

106.02

131.64

160.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.90

.00

-9.98

-27.54

-53.16

-87.32

-130.45

-182.90

-245.12

-317.61

-400.82

-495.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.127742

.260784

.398769

.541315

.688108

.838905

.993513

1.151781

1.313588

1.478843

1.647474

1.819428

5 MPH

.00

.24

.95

2.09

3.64

5.55

7.82

10.43

13.36

16.60

20.14

23.98

28.11

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.90

4.18

7.27

11.11

15.65

20.86

26.71

33.19

40.28

47.96

56.22

20 MPH

.00

.97

3.80

8.37

14.54

22.21

31.29

41.72

53.43

66.38

80.55

95.91

112.44

30 MPH

.00

1.45

5.69

12.55

21.81

33.32

46.94

62.57

80.14

99.57

120.83

143.87

168.66

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1064.

1032.

1004.

978.

955.

934.

915.

896.

879.

863.

847.

832.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

537.

502.

473.

447.

425.

405.

388.

372.

357.

343.

331.

319.

308.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.57

-14.79

-34.15

-62.12

-99.14

-145.53

-201.76

-268.33

-345.69

-434.29

-534.56

-646.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.93

3.83

8.89

16.27

26.15

38.61

53.84

72.04

93.37

118.00

146.13

177.95

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.45

.00

-11.59

-31.79

-61.04

-99.65

-148.11

-206.92

-276.51

-357.33

-449.83

-554.44

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.138736

.281976

.429419

.580830

.736024

.894853

1.057204

1.222985

1.392130

1.564589

1.740328

1.919327

5 MPH

.00

.21

.81

1.79

3.11

4.77

6.75

9.03

11.62

14.51

17.68

21.15

24.90

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.63

3.58

6.23

9.54

13.49

18.07

23.25

29.01

35.37

42.30

49.80

20 MPH

.00

.84

3.26

7.16

12.45

19.08

26.99

36.14

46.49

58.03

70.74

84.60

99.60

30 MPH

.00

1.25

4.88

10.73

18.68

28.62

40.48

54.20

69.74

87.04

106.10

126.89

149.40

12/Trajectory Tables 377

Bullet: Lyman # 311290 208 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .305

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2070.

1944.

1823.

1706.

1595.

1490.

1393.

1297.

1213.

1142.

1083.

1036.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2235.

1978.

1745.

1534.

1344.

1174.

1025.

896.

777.

679.

602.

542.

496.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.87

-3.77

-8.97

-16.77

-27.56

-41.75

-59.91

-82.55

-110.37

-144.11

-184.51

-232.28

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.01

2.43

4.61

7.71

11.91

17.44

24.51

33.42

44.50

58.05

74.39

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.64

.00

-2.93

-8.47

-17.00

-28.93

-44.83

-65.21

-90.77

-122.25

-160.38

-205.89

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.070299

.145088

.224779

.309841

.400803

.498140

.602287

.713960

.833659

.961267

1.096298

1.238017

5 MPH

.00

.19

.77

1.78

3.27

5.27

7.84

11.00

14.83

19.36

24.59

30.47

36.95

10 MPH

.00

.37

1.54

3.56

6.53

10.54

15.67

22.00

29.66

38.72

49.18

60.95

73.89

20 MPH

.00

.75

3.07

7.12

13.06

21.08

31.35

44.01

59.31

77.45

98.37

121.90

147.78

30 MPH

.00

1.12

4.61

10.68

19.60

31.62

47.02

66.01

88.97

116.17

147.55

182.85

221.67

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1973.

1851.

1733.

1620.

1514.

1415.

1318.

1231.

1157.

1096.

1046.

1005.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2036.

1798.

1582.

1387.

1212.

1059.

925.

803.

700.

618.

555.

506.

467.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.96

-4.15

-9.87

-18.48

-30.39

-46.12

-66.22

-91.30

-122.15

-159.46

-203.99

-256.44

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.11

2.68

5.09

8.52

13.19

19.32

27.17

37.08

49.34

64.25

82.09

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.74

.00

-3.27

-9.43

-18.89

-32.18

-49.82

-72.46

-100.85

-135.72

-177.80

-227.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073692

.152185

.235927

.325449

.421237

.523736

.633548

.751352

.877125

1.010466

1.150674

1.297047

5 MPH

.00

.20

.82

1.90

3.50

5.64

8.37

11.75

15.83

20.62

26.06

32.12

38.71

10 MPH

.00

.40

1.64

3.81

6.99

11.28

16.75

23.50

31.67

41.23

52.13

64.23

77.42

20 MPH

.00

.80

3.28

7.62

13.99

22.56

33.50

47.01

63.33

82.46

104.26

128.47

154.85

30 MPH

.00

1.20

4.93

11.43

20.98

33.84

50.25

70.51

95.00

123.69

156.38

192.70

232.27

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1877.

1758.

1644.

1536.

1436.

1339.

1249.

1172.

1108.

1056.

1014.

977.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1847.

1627.

1428.

1248.

1090.

952.

828.

721.

634.

567.

515.

475.

441.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.06

-4.58

-10.91

-20.45

-33.70

-51.18

-73.50

-101.42

-135.65

-176.94

-225.99

-283.48

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.23

2.96

5.64

9.48

14.68

21.50

30.26

41.25

54.77

71.12

90.56

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.86

.00

-3.66

-10.54

-21.12

-35.93

-55.58

-80.84

-112.40

-151.02

-197.40

-252.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077425

.159993

.248226

.342622

.443639

.551784

.667835

.791894

.923639

1.062417

1.207495

1.358326

5 MPH

.00

.21

.88

2.04

3.75

6.04

8.96

12.57

16.89

21.88

27.49

33.66

40.33

10 MPH

.00

.43

1.76

4.09

7.50

12.08

17.91

25.14

33.77

43.76

54.99

67.32

80.67

20 MPH

.00

.85

3.52

8.18

15.00

24.16

35.83

50.28

67.55

87.52

109.97

134.64

161.33

30 MPH

.00

1.28

5.28

12.26

22.50

36.24

53.74

75.42

101.32

131.28

164.96

201.96

242.00

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1781.

1665.

1556.

1454.

1357.

1265.

1186.

1119.

1065.

1021.

984.

951.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1667.

1464.

1281.

1118.

977.

851.

740.

649.

579.

524.

482.

447.

418.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.18

-5.09

-12.14

-22.78

-37.56

-57.06

-82.00

-113.12

-151.15

-196.82

-250.80

-313.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.37

3.30

6.30

10.58

16.39

24.03

33.78

45.96

60.85

78.72

99.81

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.99

.00

-4.12

-11.84

-23.70

-40.28

-62.30

-90.49

-125.61

-168.35

-219.41

-279.42

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081550

.168665

.261855

.361581

.468302

.582820

.705363

.835682

.973176

1.117098

1.266863

1.422055

5 MPH

.00

.23

.95

2.20

4.03

6.47

9.60

13.44

17.96

23.11

28.83

35.06

41.77

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.90

4.40

8.06

12.95

19.21

26.88

35.92

46.23

57.66

70.13

83.54

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.79

8.80

16.12

25.89

38.42

53.76

71.84

92.45

115.32

140.25

167.09

30 MPH

.00

1.37

5.69

13.21

24.18

38.84

57.62

80.64

107.77

138.68

172.99

210.38

250.63

378

Bullet: Lyman # 311290 208 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .305

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1684.

1574.

1470.

1373.

1279.

1198.

1129.

1073.

1028.

989.

956.

927.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1496.

1309.

1143.

998.

870.

756.

662.

589.

532.

488.

452.

422.

396.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.32

-5.70

-13.59

-25.54

-42.09

-63.98

-91.92

-126.66

-168.92

-219.39

-278.72

-347.41

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.53

3.70

7.07

11.88

18.40

26.93

37.79

51.27

67.60

87.04

109.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

.00

-4.67

-13.39

-26.73

-45.39

-70.11

-101.63

-140.67

-187.91

-244.01

-309.49

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.086173

.178342

.273975

.382516

.495758

.617031

.746144

.882547

1.025489

1.174354

1.328702

1.488219

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.37

4.33

6.96

10.30

14.33

19.00

24.24

30.01

36.26

42.96

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.05

4.75

8.66

13.92

20.60

28.65

37.99

48.49

60.02

72.52

85.93

20 MPH

.00.

1.00

4.11

9.50

17.31

27.84

41.20

57.31

75.99

96.97

120.04

145.04

171.85

30 MPH

.00

1.50

6.16

14.24

25.97

41.76

61.79

85.96

113.98

145.46

180.06

217.55

257.78

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1589.

1485.

1388.

1292.

1209.

1138.

1081.

1034.

995.

961.

931.

904.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1335.

1166.

1018.

889.

771.

675.

598.

539.

494.

457.

426.

400.

377.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.48

-6.40

-15.31

-28.73

-47.36

-71.95

-103.23

-141.93

-188.74

-244.30

-309.17

-383.99

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.72

4.17

7.96

13.35

20.67

30.21

42.24

57.03

74.79

95.72

120.04

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.35

.00

-5.33

-15.17

-30.24

-51.25

-78.95

-114.08

-157.31

-209.30

-270.59

-341.84

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091279

.188956

.293465

.405536

.525635

.653624

.789003

.931029

1.079054

1.232618

1.391390

1.555136

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.10

2.53

4.63

7.43

10.93

15.08

19.81

25.07

30.82

37.03

43.68

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.20

5.06

9.26

14.86

21.86

30.16

39.63

50.15

61.65

74.06

87.35

20 MPH

.00

1.07

4.39

10.12

18.51

29.73

43.72

60.32

79.25

100.30

123.29

148.12

174.70

30 MPH

.00

1.61

6.59

15.18

27.77

44.59

65.58

90.48

118.88

150.45

184.94

222.18

262.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1495.

1398.

1301.

1216.

1145.

1086.

1038.

998.

964.

933.

906.

881.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1182.

1032.

902.

782.

683.

605.

544.

498.

460.

429.

402.

379.

358.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.67

-7.28

-17.34

-32.55

-53.63

-81.34

-116.39

-159.48

-211.27

-272.31

-343.24

-424.71

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.97

4.71

8.99

15.10

23.32

33.94

47.19

63.32

82.52

105.01

131.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.59

.00

-6.05

-17.23

-34.31

-58.00

-89.03

-128.11

-175.88

-232.91

-299.82

-377.28

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.097003

.200795

.312081

.431388

.558616

.693297

.834698

.982152

1.135183

1.293450

1.456709

1.624791

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.17

2.71

4.96

7.91

11.51

15.70

20.43

25.65

31.32

37.44

43.98

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.34

5.43

9.92

15.82

23.02

31.41

40.86

51.29

62.65

74.88

87.96

20 MPH

.00

1.15

4.68

10.85

19.85

31.63

46.04

62.81

81.72

102.58

125.29

149.76

175.93

30 MPH

.op

1.72

7.02

16.28

29.77

47.45

69.06

94.22

122.58

153.88

187.94

224.64

263.89

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1402.

1306.

1220.

1148.

1088.

1040.

1000.

966.

935.

907.

882.

859.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1039.

908.

787.

688.

609.

547.

500.

462.

430.

404.

380.

359.

341.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.95

-8.34

-19.82

-37.16

-61.07

-92.29

-131.52

-179.41

-236.53

-303.49

-380.97

-469.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.22

5.36

10.24

17.14

26.32

38.04

52.55

70.02

90.68

114.76

142.51

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.84

.00

-6.94

-19.73

-39.10

-65.77

-100.46

-143.81

-196.38

-258.80

-331.73

-415.82

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103453

.214331

.333226

.460055

.594368

.735440

.882594

1.035344

1.193344

1.356346

1.524177

1.696722

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.26

2.92

5.28

8.30

11.92

16.07

20.71

25.81

31.36

37.33

43.71

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.52

5.85

10.57

16.61

23.84

32.14

41.42

51.63

62.72

74.66

87.42

20 MPH

.00

1.22

5.04

11.70

21.14

33.22

47.68

64.27

82.84

103.26

125.43

149.31

174.85

30 MPH

.00

1.82

7.57

17.54

31.71

49.83

71.51

96.41

124.26

154.89

188.15

223.97

262.27

12/Trajectory Tables

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1303.

1218.

1146.

1087.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

905.

784.

685.

607.

546.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.26

-9.64

-22.89

-42.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.56

6.19

11.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.19

.00

-8.05

-22.70

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111096

.230212

.357254

.491763

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.40

3.15

5.56

10 MPH

.00

.70

2.80

6.31

11.12

20 MPH

.00

1.39

5.61

12.61

22.24

30 MPH

.00

2.09

8.41

18.92

33.37

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1215.

1144.

1085.

1038.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

780.

682.

604.

544.

497.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.63

-11.15

-26.30

-48.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.95

7.04

13.25

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.57

.00

-9.20

-25.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119409

.246733

.381501

.522977

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.40

3.11

5.41

10 MPH

.00

.71

2.81

6.22

10.81

20 MPH

.00

1.42

5.62

12.44

21.63

30 MPH

.00

2.12

8.43

18.66

32.44

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1131.

1075.

1029.

990.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

665.

591.

533.

489.

453.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.09

-12.95

-30.31

-55.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.80

3.39

8.03

14.98

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.01

.00

-10.51

-29.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.128863

.265035

.407766

.556430

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.32

2.88

4.97

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.65

5.77

9.93

20 MPH

.00

1.36

5.29

11.53

19.86

30 MPH

.00

2.04

7.94

17.30

29.80

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1050.

1008.

972.

941.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

559.

509.

469.

437.

409.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.63

-15.12

-35.13

-64.28

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.94

3.93

9.22

17.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.56

.00

-12.08

-33.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.139691

.285587

.437165

.594052

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.13

2.47

4.28

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.26

4.94

8.55

20 MPH

.00

1.17

4.53

9.88

17.11

30 MPH

.00

1.76

6.79

14.82

25.66

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1039.

999.

965.

934.

907.

882.

858.

836.

499.

461.

430.

403.

380.

359.

340.

323.

-69.92

-105.12

-149.00

-202.13

-265.11

-338.63

-423.32

-519.80

19.47

29.67

42.56

58.32

77.19

99.40

125.19

154.78

-44.69

-74.69

-113.38

-161.31

-219.10

-287.42

-366.91

-458.20

.633009

.780320

.933215

1.091351

1.254483

1.422438

1.595103

1.772409

8.56

12.10

16.12

20.61

25.54

30.89

36.65

42.83

17.12

24.19

32.25

41.22

51.07

61.78

73.31

85.66

34.25

48.39

64.49

82.44

102.15

123.56

146.62

171.32

51.37

72.58

96.74

123.66

153.22

185.33

219.93

256.97

998.

963.

933.

906.

881.

857.

836.

815.

460.

429.

402.

379.

358.

339.

322.

307.

-79.35

-118.61

-167.13

-225.54

-294.49

-374.64

-466.60

-571.00

21.83

33.01

46.98

63.97

84.22

107.97

135.45

166.89

-50.35

-83.66

-126.23

-178.68

-241.69

-315.89

-401.90

-500.35

.670496

.823584

.981901

1.145205

1.313327

1.486153

1.663618

1.845692

8.23

11.55

15.33

19.55

24.19

29.24

34.71

40.57

16.47

23.10

30.66

39.09

48.38

58.49

69.41

81.15

32.94

46.21

61.32

78.19

96.75

116.97

138.82

162.30

49.41

69.31

91.98

117.28

145.13

175.46

208.24

243.45

957.

927.

900.

876.

853.

831.

811.

792.

423.

397.

374.

354.

336.

319.

304.

289.

-90.24

-133.S7

-187.73

-252.18

-327.94

-415.63

-515.89

-629.15

24.47

36.67

51.85

70.23

92.07

117.58

147.05

180.61

-56.73

-93.61

-140.52

-198.11

-267.02

-347.87

-441.28

-547.68

.710585

.869912

1.034185

1.203247

1.376996

1.f55373

1.738357

1.925957

7.53

10.55

14.01

17.89

22.18

26.87

31.98

37.48

15.06

21.10

28.02

35.77

44.35

53.75

63.95

74.97

30.13

42.21

56.03

71.54

88.70

107.49

127.90

149.94

45.19

63.31

84.05

107.31

133.05

161.24

191.85

224.91

913.

887.

863.

841.

820.

801.

782.

763.

385.

363.

344.

327.

311.

296.

282.

269.

-103.10

-152.32

-212.54

-284.39

-368.50

-465.51

-575.50

-699.69

27.53

41.03

57.73

77.91

101.82

129.65

161.38

197.52

-64.18

-105.47

-157.75

-221.66

-297.84

-386.91

-488.97

-605.23

.755982

.922766

1.094278

1.270438

1.451208

1.636583

1.826587

2.021247

6.53

9.20

12.30

15.80

19.71

24.02

28.74

33.87

13.05

18.41

24.59

31.60

39.41

48.04

57.48

67.74

26.11

36.81

49.19

63.19

78.83

96.08

114.96

135.48

39.16

55.22

73.78

94.79

118.24

144.12

172.44

203.22

380

Bullet: Lyman # 311284 210 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .332

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1887.

1778.

1673.

1573.

1480.

1392.

1313.

1241.

1178.

1124.

1078.

1039.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1865.

1660.

1473.

1305.

1154.

1021.

904.

804.

718.

647.

589.

542.

504.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.05

-4.54

-10.78

-20.11

-32.94

-49.80

-71.12

-97.48

-129.52

-167.80

-212.96

-265.57

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.22

2.91

5.51

9.17

14.12

20.53

28.63

38.70

50.96

65.64

82.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.84

.00

-3.59

-10.27

-20.46

-34.66

-53.34

-77.05

-106.44

-142.08

-184.59

-234.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077222

.159134

.246125

.338592

.436919

.541455

.652445

.770018

.894160

1.024652

1.161082

1.302932

5 MPH

.00

.20

.80

1.86

3.40

5.45

8.05

11.22

14.96

19.29

24.17

29.58

35.46

18 MPH

.00

.39

1.61

3.72

6.79

10.90

16.10

22.43

29.92

38.57

48.34

59.15

70.92

20 MPH

.00

.78

3.22

7.44

13.58

21.80

32.19

44.86

59.85

77.14

96.68

118.30

141.83

30 MPH

.00

1.17

4.82

11.15

20.38

32.69

48.29

67.29

89.77

115.72

145.02

177.45

212.75

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1790.

1685.

1585.

1491.

1402.

1322.

1249.

1185.

1130.

1083.

1044.

1010.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1683.

1494.

1324.

1171.

1036.

917.

815.

728.

655.

595.

547.

508.

475.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.17

-5.04

-11.97

-22.35

-36.69

-55.44

-79.15

-108.47

-143.96

-186.25

-235.93

-293.57

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.35

3.24

6.13

10.24

15.75

22.87

31.89

42.98

56.44

72.49

91.35

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.98

.00

-4.03

-11.51

-22.95

-38.80

-59.62

-86.04

-118.63

-158.02

-204.80

-259.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081332

.167696

.259488

.357096

.460875

.571085

.687867

.811231

.940981

1.076726

1.217952

1.364203

5 MPH

.00

.21

.86

1.99

3.63

5.82

8.57

11.90

15.81

20.28

25.28

30.76

36.68

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.72

3.99

7.27

11.64

17.14

23.80

31.62

40.56

50.56

61.52

73.36

20 MPH

.00

.84

3.45

7.97

14.54

23.28

34.29

47.60

63.24

81.12

101.11

123.03

146.73

30 MPH

.00

1.26

5.17

11.96

21.81

34.92

51.43

71.40

94.86

121.68

151.67

184.55

220.09

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1694.

1594.

1499.

1410.

1329.

1255.

1190.

1134.

1087.

1047.

1013.

982.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1511.

1338.

1184.

1047.

927.

823.

735.

661.

600.

550.

511.

478.

450.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.63

-13.37

-25.02

-41.05

-61.98

-88.45

-121.06

-160.40

-207.08

-261.68

-324.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.51

3.62

6.88

11.48

17.62

25.54

35.50

47.74

62.50

79.98

100.39

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.13

.00

-4.55

-13.01

-25.85

-43.59

-66.87

-96.29

-132.44

-175.93

-227.34

-287.20

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085900

.177195

.274271

.377488

.487118

.603311

.726091

.855284

.990514

1.131269

1.277084

1.427608

5 MPH

00

.23

.93

2.14

3.89

6.20

9.09

12.56

16.60

21.17

26.22

31.72

37.63

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.85

4.27

7.77

12.40

18.18

25.13

33.20

42.33

52.44

63.43

75.26

20 MPH

.00

.90

3.71

8.54

15.54

24.80

36.37

50.25

66.39

84.66

104.87

126.87

150.52

30 MPH

.00

1.36

5.56

12.81

23.31

37.20

54.55

75.38

99.59

126.99

157.31

190.30

225.78

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1599.

1504.

1415.

1333.

1259.

1194.

1137.

1089.

1049.

1014.

984.

957.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1347.

1192.

1054.

933.

828.

739.

664.

603.

553.

513.

480.

451.

427.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.46

-6.32

-15.06

-28.14

-46.11

-69.58

-99.15

-135.42

-179.00

-230.46

-290.35

-359.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.69

4.09

7.75

12.88

19.73

28.55

39.57

53.02

69.12

88.06

110.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.32

.00

-5.21

-14.76

-29.18

-49.12

-75.16

-107.89

-147.94

-195.87

-252.22

-317.53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.090987

.187735

.290605

.399878

.515708

.638129

.766976

.901885

1.042348

1.187893

1.338161

1.492885

5 MPH

.00

.24

.99

2.28

4.13

6.56

9.57

13.14

17.25

21.84

26.89

32.35

38.20

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.98

4.56

8.26

13.12

19.13

26.28

34.50

43.69

53.77

64.69

76.39

20 MPH

.00

.97

3.96

9.12

16.52

26.23

38.27

52.56

68.99

87.38

107.55

129.39

152.79

30 MPH

.00

1.45

5.95

13.67

24.78

39.35

57.40

78.85

103.49

131.07

161.32

194.08

229.18

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 311284
Ballistic Coefficient: .332
(Cont’d.)

210 Gr.

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1505.

1415.

1334.

1260.

1194.

1137.

1089.

1049.

1015.

984.

957.

933.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1194.

1055.

934.

829.

740.

665.

603.

553.

513.

480.

452.

427.

406.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.65

-7.19

-17.07

-31.81

-52.07

-78.41

-111.45

-151.79

-200.01

-256.65

-322.25

-397.20

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.94

4.62

8.72

14.48

22.14

31.93

44.08

58.79

76.26

96.68

120.19

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1 57

.00

-5.90

-16.68

-32.96

-55.34

-84.41

-120.78

-165.02

-217.70

-279.32

-350.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096692

.199504

.308716

.424482

.546841

.675628

.810480

.950891

1.096386

1.246608

1.401285

1.560213

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.06

2.42

4.35

6.87

9.96

13.57

17.68

22.23

27.20

32.56

38.30

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.11

4.83

8.71

13.74

19.91

27.14

35.36

44.46

54.40

65.13

76.60

20 MPH

.00

1.04

4.23

9.67

17.42

27.49

39.82

54.29

70.71

88.93

108.81

130.25

153.19

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.34

14.50

26.13

41.23

59.73

81.43

106.07

133.39

163.21

195.38

229.79

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1411.

1330.

1256.

1191.

1135.

1087.

1047.

1013.

983.

956.

931.

909,

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1049.

928.

825.

736.

661.

600.

551.

511.

478.

450.

426.

404.

385.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.94

-8.24

-19.44

-36.18

-59.04

-88.63

-125.54

-170.36

-223.63

-285.88

-357.48

-439.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.18

5.21

9.85

16.33

24.87

35.69

49.00

65.01

83.90

105.79

130.89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.81

.00

-6.71

-18.95

-37.31

-62.41

-94.83

-135.15

-183.93

-241.68

-308.79

-385.85

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103124

.212658

.328751

.451433

.580530

.715668

.856338

1.002072

1.152516

1.307403

1.466531

1.629745

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.53

4.53

7.09

10.18

13.76

17.78

22.22

27.05

32.25

37.82

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.23

5.06

9.05

14.17

20.36

27.52

35.56

44.44

54.10

64.51

75.64

20 MPH

.00

1.10

4.46

10.12

18.10

28.35

40.72

55.03

71.13

88.89

108.21

129.02

151.27

30 MPH

.00

1.65

6.68

15.18

27.16

42.52

61.07

82.55

106.69

133.33

162.31

193.53

226.91

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1320.

1247.

1183.

1128.

1082.

1042.

1009.

979.

952.

928.

906.

885.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

914.

812.

725.

653.

593.

545.

50".

474.

447.

423.

402.

383.

366.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.23

-9.43

-22.26

-41.28

-67.11

-100.35

-141.56

-191.28

-250.06

-318.23

-396.43

-485.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.49

5.96

11.21

18.44

27.91

39.82

54.36

71.72

92.00

115.45

142.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.11

.00

-7.74

-21.67

-42.40

-70.55

-106.67

-151.30

-204.99

-268.06

-341.18

-424.86

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110382

.227337

.350870

.480779

.616668

.758020

.904382

1.055415

1.210860

1.370522

1.534252

1.701941

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.15

2.59

4.59

7.12

10.13

13.59

17.45

21.70

26.32

31.30

36.63

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.30

5.18

9.19

14.25

20.27

27.17

34.90

43.40

52.64

62.60

73.26

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.59

10.36

18.38

28.50

40.54

54.34

69.79

86.79

105.28

125.20

146.51

30 MPH

.00

1.71

6.89

15.54

27.57

42.74

60.81

81.51

104.69

130.19

157.92

187.80

219.77

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1230.

1168.

1115.

1071.

1033.

1001.

972.

946.

922.

900.

880.

861.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

788.

705.

636.

580.

534.

498.

467.

440.

417.

397.

378.

361.

346.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.59

-10.95

-25.66

-47.34

-76.58

-113.94

-159.96

-215.15

-279.87

-354.76

-440.35

-537.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.89

6.82

12.73

20.82

31.31

44.39

60.23

78.95

100.79

125.96

154.64

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.51

.00

-8.87

-24.70

-48.09

-79.61

-119.78

-169.12

-227.99

-297.03

-376.78

-467.74

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.118690

.243925

.375449

.512821

.655525

.803139

.955348

1.111911

1.272645

1.437415

1.606119

1.778686

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.16

2.58

4.51

6.92

9.75

12.99

16.62

20.61

24.95

29.65

34.68

10 MPH

.00

.58

2.32

5.16

9.03

13.83

19.51

25.99

33.23

41.22

49.91

59.29

69.36

20 MPH

.00

1.16

4.63

10.31

18.05

27.67

39.01

51.97

66.47

82.43

99.82

118.58

138.71

30 MPH

.00

1.75

6.95

15.47

27.08

41.50

58.52

77.96

99.70

123.65

149.72

177.88

208.07

Bullet: Lyman # 323470 160 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .187

u>

90

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2181.

1989.

1808.

1640.

1494.

1366.

1254.

1161.

1087.

1029.

983.

944.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2046.

1689.

1406.

1162.

955.

793.

663.

559.

478.

419.

376.

343.

316.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.77

-3.36

-8.15

-15.59

-26.26

-40.85

-60.10

-84.90

-116.14

-154.71

-201.45

-257.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.91

2.26

4.43

7.67

12.28

18.55

26.86

37.59

51.10

67.70

87.72

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.54

.00

-2.73

-8.12

-16.73

-29.27

-46.47

-69.21

-98.39

-134.90

-179.59

-233.24

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.065594

.137618

.216711

.303838

.399812

.504880

.619586

.744068

.877819

1.019804

1.169061

1.324945

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.57

4.74

7.68

11.43

16.02

21.48

27.75

34.74

42.38

50.60

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.22

5.14

9.48

15.37

22.86

32.05

42.96

55.50

69.49

84.75

101.19

20 MPH

.00

1.09

4.44

10.28

18.95

30.73

45.72

64.09

85.91

110.99

138.97

169.51

202.38

30 MPH

.00

1.63

6.66

15.42

28.43

46.10

68.58

96.14

128.87

166.49

208.46

254.26

303.57

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2094.

1907.

1731.

1571.

1435.

1314.

1210.

1125.

1060.

1008.

965.

928.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1879.

1557.

1291.

1065.

876.

732.

613.

520.

450.

399.

361.

331.

306.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.84

-3.66

-8.87

-16.97

-28.60

-44.47

-65.38

-92.23

-125.93

-167.33

-217.27

-276.46

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.99

2.46

4.83

8.37

13.37

20.17

29.15

40.67

55.06

72.67

93.76

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.62

.00

-3.00

-8.91

-18.33

-32.00

-50.71

-75.36

-106.84

-146.05

-193.78

-250.76

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.068435

.143517

.226090

.317137

.417080

.526372

.645434

.774129

.911672

1.056980

1.209240

1.367915

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.15

2.68

4.95

8.01

11.89

16.62

22.21

28.57

35.62

43.28

51.51

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.30

5.36

9.90

16.01

23.77

33.25

44.42

57.15

71.25

86.57

103.01

20 MPH

.00

1.13

4.60

10.71

19.81

32.03

47.54

66.50

88.84

114.30

142.49

173.13

206.03

30 MPH

.00

1.70

6.91

16.07

29.71

48.04

71.32

99.75

133.26

171.45

213.74

259.70

309.04

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2008.

1826.

1656.

1507.

1378.

1264.

1169.

1093.

1035.

987.

947.

913.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1719.

1432.

1184.

974.

807.

675.

568.

485.

425.

380.

346.

319.

296.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.91

-3.98

-9.65

-18.49

-31.18

-48.45

-71.18

-100.25

-136.57

-180.98

-234.29

-297.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.08

2.68

5.27

9.13

14.57

21.95

31.63

43.97

59.31

77.95

100.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.70

.00

-3.31

-9.78

-20.11

-35.01

-55.37

-82.08

-116.03

-158.08

-209.02

-269.50

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.071378

.149733

.236025

.331110

.435241

.548966

.672481

.805344

.946554

1.095115

1.250355

1.411828

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.18

2.77

5.14

8.30

12.31

17.18

22.87

29.30

36.37

44.03

52.24

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.35

5.54

10.28

16.60

24.62

34.36

45.74

58.59

72.74

88.06

104.48

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.71

11.08

20.55

33.20

49.24

68.71

91.48

117.19

145.48

176.12

208.96

30 MPH

.00

1.69

7.06

16.62

30.83

49.81

73.85

103.07

137.22

175.78

218.22

264.19

313.45

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1913.

1737.

1575.

1439.

1317.

1213.

1128.

1061.

1009.

966.

929.

896.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1566.

1300.

1072.

881.

736.

617.

523.

452.

400.

362.

331.

307.

285.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.00

-4.38

-10.64

-20.40

-34.38

-53.37

-78.27

-110.00

-149.41

-197.33

-254.48

-321.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.19

2.95

5.82

10.08

16.05

24.11

34.60

47.89

64.29

84.05

107.43

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.81

.00

-3.69

-10.89

-22.30

-38.73

-61.07

-90.23

-127.07

-172.43

-227.01

-291.57

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.074845

.157149

.247902

.347582

.456592

.575367

.703789

.841088

.986181

1.138245

1.296735

1.461292

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.26

2.96

5.44

8.75

12.92

17.93

23.73

30.21

37.31

44.97

53.17

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.52

5.92

10.89

17.50

25.84

35.87

47.46

60.42

74.62

89.94

106.33

20 MPH

.00

1.20

5.03

11.83

21.78

35.01

51.67

71.73

94.92

120.85

149.23

179.88

212.66

30 MPH

.00

1.80

7.55

17.75

32.67

52.51

77.51

107.60

142.38

181.27

223.85

269.82

318.99

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 323470 160 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .187
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1819.

1649.

1502.

1374.

1261.

1166.

1091.

1033.

986.

946.

911.

880.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1421.

1175.

966.

802.

670.

564.

483.

423.

379.

345.

318.

295.

275.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.11

-4.84

-11.76

-22.57

-37.98

-58.88

-86.16

-120.71

-163.40

-215.00

-276.17

-347.77

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.31

3.27

6.44

11.12

17.67

26.44

37.79

52.05

69.52

90.40

115.01

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.94

.00

-4.13

-12.13

-24.75

-42.85

-67.33

-99.10

-138.98

-187.79

-246.16

-314.97

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.078660

.165296

.260723

.365198

.479284

.603155

.736345

.877839

1.026655

1.182129

1.343822

1.511446

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.35

3.14

5.74

9.18

13.48

18.60

24.45

30.95

38.03

45.66

53.81

10 MPH

.00

.64

2.69

6.29

11.47

18.35

26.96

37.20

48.90

61.89

76.05

91.31

107.61

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.38

12.57

22.95

36.71

53.91

74.39

97.80

123.78

152.11

182.63

215.23

30 MPH

.00

1.93

8.08

18.86

34.42

55.06

80.87

111.59

146.70

185.67

228.16

273.94

322.84

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1725.

1565.

1430.

1310.

1206.

1122.

1057.

1006.

963.

926.

894.

865.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1282.

1057.

870.

726.

609.

517.

447.

397.

359.

330.

305.

284.

266.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.23

-5.38

-13.08

-25.05

-42.10

-65.12

-95.03

-132.68

-178.89

-234.38

-299.91

-376.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.46

3.64

7.15

12.31

19.48

29.03

41.28

56.57

75.09

97.15

123.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.08

.00

-4.64

-13.55

-27.53

-47.49

-74.33

-108.92

-152.07

-204.49

-266.96

-340.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082873

.174258

.274572

.384259

.503724

.632800

.770681

.916285

1.068813

1.227737

1.392706

1.563496

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.44

3.32

6.03

9.59

14.00

19.19

25.05

31.53

38.57

46.14

54.22

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.88

6.64

12.05

19.18

28.00

38.38

50.11

63.06

77.13

92.27

108.44

20 MPH

.00

1.38

5.76

13.28

24.10

38.36

56.01

76.75

100.22

126.12

154.27

184.55

216.88

30 MPH

.00

2.07

8.64

19.92

36.15

57.55

84.01

115.13

150.32

189.18

231.40

276.82

325.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1632.

1488.

1361.

1249.

1157.

1084.

1027.

981.

942.

908.

877.

849.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1151.

946.

786.

657.

554.

475.

417.

375.

342.

315.

293.

273.

256.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.37

-6.00

-14.59

-27.87

-46.74

-72.08

-104.80

-145.73

-195.65

-255.23

-325.33

-406.69

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.63

4.06

7.93

13.61

21.45

31.81

45.00

61.28

80.88

104.12

131.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.25

.00

-5.21

-15.12

-30.62

-52.59

-81.93

-119.49

-166.03

-222.24

-288.97

-366.95

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087542

.183929

.289423

.404573

.529490

.663635

.805964

.955527

1.111691

1.274036

1.442286

1.616275

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.52

3.47

6.27

9.93

14.40

19.59

25.42

31.83

38.78

46.25

54.23

10 MPH

.00

.74

3.04

6.94

12.54

19.86

28.80

39.18

50.84

63.66

77.56

92.51

108.46

20 MPH

.00

1.48

6.08

13.88

25.08

39.71

57.60

78.37

101.68

127.32

155.13

185.02

216.93

30 MPH

.00

2.22

9.11

20.82

37.61

59.57

86.40

117.55

152.52

190.97

232.69

277.53

325.39

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1544.

1411.

1293.

1193.

1112.

1049.

999.

957.

921.

890.

861.

834.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1027.

847.

708.

594.

505.

439.

391.

355.

326.

302.

281.

263.

247.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.54

-6.74

-16.31

-31.09

-51.97

-79.87

-115.64

-160.09

-213.90

-277.88

-352.82

-439.47

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.83

4.52

8.81

15.06

23.63

34.83

48.96

66.24

86.97

111.42

139.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.45

.00

-5.83

-16.87

-34.01

-58.16

-90.19

-130.90

-180.96

-241.20

-312.40

-395.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092694

.194339

.305441

.426337

.556764

.695837

.842493

.995981

1.155803

1.321630

1.493252

1.670553

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.57

3.58

6.46

10.17

14.65

19.79

25.53

31.83

38.66

45.99

53.83

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.14

7.17

12.92

20.34

29.29

39.57

51.06

63.66

77.31

91.99

107.66

20 MPH

.00

1.57

6.29

14.34

25.84

40.69

58.58

79.15

102.11

127.31

154.63

183.98

215.33

30 MPH

.00

2.35

9.43

21.51

38.75

61.03

87.87

118.72

153.17

190.97

231.94

275.97

322.99

384

Bullet: Lyman # 323470 160 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .187

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1462.

1338.

1230.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

909.

759.

635.

537.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.73

-7.56

-18.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.05

5.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.67

.00

-6.53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.098120

.205457

.322516

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.58

3.63

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.16

7.26

20 MPH

.00

1.54

6.32

14.53

30 MPH

.00

2.31

9.48

21.79

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1372.

1259.

1164.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

799.

668.

563.

482.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.00

-8.62

-20.75

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.31

5.69

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.93

.00

-7.44

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.104630

.218878

.342907

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.66

3.78

10 MPH

.00

.81

3.32

7.55

20 MPH

.00

1.63

6.65

15.10

30 MPH

.00

2.44

9.97

22.66

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1283.

1185.

1105.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

696.

585.

498.

434.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.30

-9.88

-23.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.64

6.46

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.27

.00

-8.46

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.111985

.233767

.365023

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.43

1.71

3.84

10 MPH

.00

.85

3.43

7.67

20 MPH

.00

1.70

6.86

15.35

30 MPH

.00

2.56

10.29

23.02

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1198.

1116.

1052.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

600.

510.

442.

393.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.67

-11.39

-27.07

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.71

3.03

7.32

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.65

.00

-9.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.120297

.250160

.388732

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.43

1.71

3.75

10 MPH

.00

.86

3.41

7.49

20 MPH

.00

1.73

6.83

14.99

30 MPH

.00

2.59

10.24

22.48

200 250 300 350 400 450 500 _ 550 600

1141. 1072. 1017. 973. 935. 902. 872. 844 . 818.

463. 408. 368. 336. 311. 289. 270. 253. 238.

-34.70 -57 80 -88.45 -127.46 -175.58 -233.54 -302.16 -382.19 -474.40

9.79 16.66 25.97 38.03 53.09 71.41 93.28 118.96 148.75

-18.82 -37.77 -64.26 -99.12 -143.08 -196.88 -261.35 -337.22 -425.28

449289 .585113 .728909 .879795 1.037184 1.200690 1.370060 1.545145 1.725873

6.54 10.24 14.64 19.67 25.27 31.41 38.07 45.22 52.88

13.07 20.48 29.29 39.34 50.54 62.82 76.13 90.45 105.75

26.15 40.96 58.58 78.69 101.09 125.64 152.26 180.89 211.51

39.22 61.44 87.86 118.03 151.63 188.46 228.39 271.34 317.26

1090. 1032. 985. 945. 911. 880. 852. 826. 801.

422. 378. 345. 317. 295. 275. 258. 242. 228.

-39.27 -65.08 -99.03 -141.90 -194.36 -257.27 -331.36 -417.42 -516.23

11.01 18.60 28.77 41.80 57.91 77.43 100.60 127.73 159.09

-21.27 -42.40 -71.66 -109.85 -157.63 -215.84 -285.26 -366.63 -460.75

.476241 .617859 .766783 .922353 1.084135 1.251841 1.425295 1.604404 1.789143

6.71 10.37 14.68 19.57 25.00 30.96 37.43 44.39 51.84

13.42 20.74 29.35 39.13 50.01 61.92 74.85 88.78 103.69

26.84 41.49 58.71 78.27 100.02 123.85 149.70 177.55 207.38

40.26 62.23 88.06 117.40 150.02 185.77 224.56 266.33 311.07

1044. 995. 954. 918. 887. 858. 831. 807. 783.

387. 352. 323. 300. 279. 261. 246. 231. 218.

-44.52 -73.34 -110.90 -157.88 -215.11 -283.37 -363.40 -456.00 -561.65

12.38 20.73 31.79 45.79 63.03 83.80 108.37 137.03 169.92

-24.01 -47.50 -79.75 -121.42 -173.33 -236.27 -310.99 -398.27 -498.60

.504821 .652120 .806195 .966565 1.132915 1.305044 1.482842 1.666270 1.855344

6.71 10.24 14.37 19.06 24.27 29.99 36.20 42.92 50.13

13.42 20.49 28.75 38.12 48.54 59.97 72.41 85.83 100.25

26.84 40.97 57.49 76.23 97.07 119.95 144.82 171.67 200.51

40.26 61.46 86.24 114.35 145.61 179.92 21 7.23 257.50 300.76

1002. 960. 923. 891. 862. 835. 810. 787. 764.

356. 327. 303. 282. 264. 248. 233. 220. 207.

-50.57 -82.70 -124.15 -175.72 -238.20 -312.33 -398.91 -498.48 -611.90

13.89 23.04 35.01 50.07 68.53 90.66 116.76 147.02 181.80

-27.03 -53.09 -88.47 -133.97 -190.37 -258.43 -338.94 -432.44 -539.79

.534944 .688022 .847456 1.012908 1.184162 1.361097 1.543662 1.731866 1.925750

6.46 9.78 13.65 18.06 22.98 28.39 34.30 40.71 47.62

12.92 19.55 27.31 36.12 45.95 56.78 68.61 81.42 95.24

25.84 39.11 54.61 72.24 91.90 113.57 137.22 162.85 1 90.48

38.76 58.66 81.92 108.35 137.85 170.35 205.82 244.27 285.72

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 323471 214 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .475

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1920.

1843.

1766.

1689.

1615.

1543.

1475.

1410.

1347.

1287.

1232.

1182.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1900.

1752.

1613.

1482.

1355.

1239.

1132.

1034.

945.

862.

787.

721.

664.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.01

-4.38

-10.30

-18.99

-30.73

-45.78

-64.49

-87.25

-114.37

-146.28

-183.44

-226.36

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.17

2.76

5.12

8.36

12.60

17.96

24.63

32.72

42.41

53.90

67.40

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.80

.00

-3 35

-9.49

-18.65

-31.15

-47.29

-67.48

-92.04

-121.38

-155.98

-196.33

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.076541

.156280

.239411

.326268

.417108

.512142

.611571

.715583

.824431

.938427

1.057631

1.182006

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.14

.55

1.27

2.31

3.71

5.47

7.62

10.17

13.15

16.58

20.47

24.82

10 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.54

4.62

7.41

10.94

15.24

20.34

26.30

33.16

40.94

49.63

20 MPH

.00

.54

2.21

5.07

9.25

14.82

21.87

30.47

40.69

52.60

66.33

81.89

99.27

30 MPH

.00

.81

3.32

7.61

13.87

22.23

32.81

45.71

61.03

78.90

99.49

122.83

148.90

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1823

1746.

1669.

1596.

1525.

1458.

1394.

1331.

1272.

1218.

1170.

1128.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1715.

1579.

1448.

1324.

1210.

1105.

1010.

923.

841.

769.

705.

651.

604.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.13

-4.86

-11.44

-21.13

-34.22

-51.08

-72.05

-97.50

-127.85

-163.58

-205.19

-253.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.31

1.30

3.07

5.70

9.33

14.10

20.15

27.62

36.69

47.57

60.45

75.49

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.93

.00

-3.77

-10.66

-20z94

-34.99

-53.16

-75.80

-103.34

-136.27

-175.07

-220.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.080601

.164670

.252551

.344471

.440638

.541253

.646494

.756659

871999

.992547

1.118239

1.248907

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.15

.60

1.38

2.52

4.04

5.95

8.26

11.01

14.21

17.87

21.98

26.54

10 MPH

.00

.29

1.19

2.76

5.05

8.08

11.89

16.52

22.01

28.42

35.74

43.97

53.07

20 MPH

.00

.58

2.38

5.53

10.10

16.16

23.78

33.04

44.03

56.84

71.48

87.94

106.14

30 MPH

.00

.87

3.58

8.29

15.14

24.24

35.68

49.56

66.04

85.26

107.22

131.90

159.21

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1722.

1646

1574.

1504.

1438.

1374.

1312.

1255.

1203.

1157.

1116.

1080.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1539.

1408.

1288.

1176.

1075.

982.

897.

818.

748.

688.

635.

591.

554.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.26

-5.45

-12.83

-23.70

-38.48

-57.46

-81.05

-109.66

-143.84

-184.03

-230.69

-284.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.46

3.44

6.41

10.52

15.91

22.72

31.13

41.34

53.54

67.92

84.70

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.09

.00

-4.28

-12.06

-23.74

-39.62

-60.11

-85.63

-116.71

-153.79

-197.36

-247.89

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.085209

.174309

.267513

.365028

.467046

.573756

.685502

.802443

.924582

1.051824

1.183971

1.320738

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.17

.67

1.54

2.79

4.43

6.49

8.99

11.95

15.36

19.23

23.52

28.22

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.35

3.08

5.58

8.87

12.98

17.98

23.90

30.73

38.45

47.05

56.45

20 MPH

.00

.66

2.69

6.16

11.16

17.73

25.96

35.96

47.79

61.45

76.91

94.09

112.90

30 MPH

.00

.99

4.04

9.25

16.73

26.60

38.94

53.95

71.69

92.18

115.36

141.14

169.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1625.

1553.

1485.

1420

1356.

1295.

1239.

1189.

1144.

1105.

1071.

1041.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1373.

1255.

1146.

1047.

957.

873.

797.

730.

672.

622.

580.

545.

514.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.42

-6.11

-14.40

-26.70

-43.31

-64.63

-91.13

-123.33

-161.66

-206.61

-258.67

-318.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.39

1.64

3.87

7.24

11.87

17.91

25.53

34.96

46.39

60.00

75.99

94.52

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.26

.00

-4.86

-13.73

-26.90

-44.80

-67.87

-96.63

-131.53

-173.06

-221.69

-277.88

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.090247

.184657

.283434

.386768

.494879

.608108

.726541

.850156

.978826

1.112327

1.250355

1.392583

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.18

.72

1.65

2.98

4.73

6.93

9.58

12.70

16.25

20.24

24.62

29.37

10 MPH

.00

.35

1.44

3.30

5.95

9.45

13.85

19.17

25.39

32.51

40.48

49.24

58.74

20 MPH

.00

.71

2.88

6.59

11.91

18.90

27.70

38.33

50.78

65.02

80.95

98.48

117.48

30 MPH

.00

1.06

4.32

9.89

17.86

28.35

41.55

57.50

76.18

97.53

121.43

147.72

176.23

Bullet: Lyman # 323471 214 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .475

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1529.

1462.

1398.

1334.

1275.

1221.

1173.

1130.

1092.

1060.

1031.

1005.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1216.

1111.

1015.

928.

846.

773.

709.

653.

606.

567.

534.

505.

480.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.60

-6.94

-16.39

-30.27

-49.04

-73.16

-103.12

-139.40

-182.46

-232.78

-290.83

-357.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.44

1.87

4.43

8.19

13.38

20.19

28.81

39.42

52.21

67.36

85.03

105.36

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.50

.00

-5.60

-15.64

-30.55

-50.83

-76.95

-109.38

-148.59

-195.07

-249.27

-311.64

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.095903

196240

.301192

.411057

.526091

.646332

.771722

.902099

1.037208

1.176726

1.320344

1.467817

5 MPH

.00

.19

.77

1.75

3.17

5.05

7.38

10.16

13.38

17.02

21.05

25.44

30.17

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.54

3.51

6.35

10.09

14.75

20.32

26.77

34.05

42.10

50.88

60.34

20 MPH

.00

.76

3.08

7.02

12.69

20.18

29.51

40.65

53.54

68.10

84.21

101.76

120.67

30 MPH

.00

1.14

4.61

10.53

19.04

30.28

44.26

60.97

80.31

102.15

126.31

152.64

181.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1434.

1370.

1308.

1252.

1200.

1154.

1113.

1078.

1047.

1020.

995.

973.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1069.

977.

892.

813.

744.

684.

632.

589.

552.

521.

494.

470.

449.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.89

-8.01

-18.76

-34.57

-55.97

-83.40

-117.34

-158.27

-206.67

-262.98

-327.63

-401.04

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.12

4.98

9.27

15.20

22.94

32.67

44.57

58.79

75.52

94.92

117.13

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.74

.00

-6.37

-17.80

-34.81

-57.86

-87.42

-123.98

-167.99

-219.92

-280.19

-349.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.102288

.209285

.321342

.438595

.561042

.688582

.821009

.958035

1.099330

1.244612

1.393658

1.546287

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.20

.82

1.88

3.40

5.37

7.80

10.65

13.91

17.54

21.53

25.84

30.47

10 MPH

.00

.40

1.63

3.76

6.79

10.74

15.59

21.30

27.81

35.08

43.05

51.68

60.95

20 MPH

.00

.81

3.27

7.51

13.59

21.49

31.18

42.60

55.63

70.16

86.10

103.37

121.89

30 MPH

.00

1.21

4.90

11.27

20.38

32.23

46.77

63.89

83.44

105.25

129.16

155.05

182.84

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1336.

1277.

1223.

1174.

1131.

1093.

1061.

1032.

1006.

983.

961.

941.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

931.

848.

775.

711.

655.

608.

568.

534.

506.

481.

459.

439.

421.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.19

-9.24

-21.63

-39.85

-64.35

-95.64

-134.17

-180.40

-234.78

-297.73

-369.67

-450.91

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.43

5.74

10.69

17.45

26.19

37.10

50.35

66.11

84.51

105.71

129.82

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.05

.00

-7.40

-20.62

-40.14

-66.43

-99.96

: 41.20

-190.59

-248.55

-315.49

-391.75

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.109691

.224547

.344611

.469826

.600033

.734982

.874347

1.017821

1.165153

1.316145

1.470638

1.628504

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.22

.90

2.04

3.63

5.66

8.11

10.94

14.14

17.68

21.54

25.70

30.17

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.81

4.08

7.26

11.32

16.21

21.89

28.28

35.35

43.07

51.40

60.33

20 MPH

.00

.90

3.61

8.16

14.52

22.64

32.43

43.77

56.56

70.71

86.14

102.81

120.66

30 MPH

.00

1.35

5.42

12.24

21.78

33.96

48.64

65.66

84.84

106.06

129.21

154.21

180.99

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1244.

1193.

1148.

1108.

1073.

1043.

1016.

992.

969.

949.

930.

912.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

803.

735.

676.

626.

583.

547.

517.

490.

467.

446.

428.

411.

396.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.53

-10.73

-25.02

-45.89

-73.82

-109.27

-152.70

-204.52

-265.18

-335.06

-414.35

-503.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.67

2.83

6.61

12.22

19.83

29.62

41.75

56.38

73.65

93.72

116.60

142.56

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.46

.00

-8.55

-23.68

-45.87

-75.59

-113.28

-159.37

-214.28

-278.43

-351.97

-435.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.117991

.241168

.369412

.502507

.640151

.782018

.927834

1.077383

1.230491

1.387017

1.546848

1.709895

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.23

.92

2.05

3.61

5.56

7.89

10.57

13.58

16.90

20.52

24.43

28.62

10 MPH

.00

.46

1.83

4.09

7.21

11.13

15.79

21.14

27.16

33.80

41.04

48.86

57.25

20 MPH

.00

.92

3.66

8.19

14.42

22.26

31.58

42.29

54.32

67.59

82.08

97.72

114.50

30 MPH

.00

1.38

5.49

12.28

21.63

33.38

47.37

63.43

81.47

101.39

123.11

146.58

171.75

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 323378 242 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .410

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1618.

1541.

1468.

1399.

1335.

1275.

1221.

1172.

1130.

1093.

1061.

1032.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1553.

1407.

1276.

1158.

1052.

957.

874.

801.

739.

686.

642.

604.

572.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.43

-6.16

-14.56

-27.04

-43.95

-65.73

-92.86

-125.85

-165.14

-211.22

-264.56

-325.61

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.39

1.65

3.92

7.36

12.11

18.30

26.16

35.88

47.65

61.66

78.08

97.08

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.28

.00

-4.95

-13.97

-27.43

-45.75

-69.43

-98.96

-134.80

-177.43

-227.31

-284.91

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.090447

.185459

.285194

.389856

.499623

.614620

.734887

.860343

.990738

1.125812

1.265248

1.408745

5 MPH

.00

.19

.79

1.80

3.25

5.14

7.50

10.32

13.59

17.30

21.42

25.93

30.79

10 MPH

.00

.39

1.58

3.61

6.50

10.29

15.00

20.63

27.18

34.61

42.85

51.86

61.59

20 MPH

.00

.78

3.16

7.21

12.99

20.57

29.99

41.27

54.37

69.21

85.70

103.72

123.17

30 MPH

.00

1.17

4.75

10.82

19.49

30.86

44.99

61.90

81.55

103.82

128.55

155.58

184.76

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1524.

1452.

1385.

1321.

1263.

1209.

1162.

1121.

1085.

1054.

1026.

1001.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1375.

1248.

1133.

1030.

938.

856.

786.

726.

675.

633.

597.

566.

538.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.61

-6.98

-16.50

-30.55

-49.57

-74.07

-104.52

-141.38

-185.14

-236.26

-295.19

-362.36

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.44

1.88

4.47

8.30

13.58

20.53

29.32

40.14

53.16

68.56

86.49

107.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.51

.00

-5.66

-15.85

-31.00

-51.64

-78.22

-111.22

-151.11

-198.37

-253.44

-316.74

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096059

.196883

.302679

.413613

.529794

.651239

.777826

.909294

1.045373

1.185742

1.330110

1 478249

5 MPH

.00

.20

.83

1.89

3.40

5.37

7.81

10.70

14.02

17.74

21.85

26.30

31.09

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.65

3.77

6.80

10.74

15.62

21.40

28.04

35.49

43.69

52.60

62.17

20 MPH

.00

.81

3.30

7.54

13.59

21.49

31.24

42.79

56.07

70.97

87.38

105.20

124.34

30 MPH

.00

1.22

4.95

11.31

20.39

32.23

46.85

64.19

84.11

106.46

131.07

157.80

186.52

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1429.

1363.

1301.

1244

1193.

1148.

1109.

1074.

1044.

1017.

993.

971.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1209.

1098.

998.

909.

832.

764.

708.

660.

620.

586.

556.

530.

507.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.90

-8.05

-18.88

-34.82

-56.43

-84.13

-118.41

-159.73

-208.57

-265.36

-330.53

-404.51

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.13

5.02

9.36

15.36

23.19

33.02

45.04

59.39

76.25

95.78

118.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.75

.00

-6.42

-17.97

-35.18

-58.47

-88.35

-125.28

-169.71

-222.10

-282.88

-352.45

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102454

.209938

.322606

.440536

.563714

.691949

.824982

.962520

1.104243

1.249883

1.399225

1.552098

5 MPH

.00

.22

.87

1.99

3.57

5.61

8.09

11.00

14.30

17.97

21.99

26.33

30.98

10 MPH

.00

.43

1.75

3.98

7.13

11.21

16.18

22.00

28.60

35.95

43.98

52.66

61.97

20 MPH

.00

.86

3.50

7.96

14.27

22.43

32.37

43.99

57.21

71.89

87.96

105.33

123.94

30 MPH

.00

1.30

5.25

11.94

21.40

33.64

48.55

65.99

85.81

107.84

131.94

157.99

185.91

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1335.

1276.

1221.

1173.

1130.

1093.

1061.

1032.

1007.

983.

962.

943.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1053.

958.

874.

801.

739.

686.

642.

604.

572.

544.

520.

497.

477.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.19

-9.24

-21.65

-39.91

-64.46

-95.81

-134.40

-180.70

-235.14

-298.14

-370.11

-451.38

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.43

5.75

10.71

17.49

26.25

37.18

50.44

66.20

84.61

105.80

129.88

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.06

.00

-7.41

-20.67

-40.23

-66.58

-100.17

-141.48

-190.92

-248.92

-315.90

-392.16

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.109721

.224670

.344889

.470296

.600643

.735668

.875056

1 018504

1.165768

1.316655

1.471006

1.628696

5 MPH

.00

.23

.91

2.06

3.67

5.71

8.17

11.00

14.20

17.73

21.58

25.73

30.18

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.83

4.13

7.34

11.43

16.33

22.01

28.40

35.46

43.16

51.47

60.36

20 MPH

.00

.91

3.66

8.26

14.69

22.85

32.67

44.02

56.80

70.92

86.32

102.94

120.73

30 MPH

.00

1.36

5.48

12.39

22.03

34.28

49.00

66.03

85.20

106.38

129.48

154 41

181.09

U>

oe

388

Bullet: Lyman # 375248 248 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .290

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1586.

1485.

1391.

1306.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1591.

1384.

1214.

1066.

939.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.49

-6.41

-15.33

-28.72

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.72

4.18

7.95

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.35

.00

-5.33

-15.14

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091386

.189166

.293555

.404881

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.12

2.54

4.57

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.23

5.08

9.14

20 MPH

80

1.11

4.47

10.15

18.28

30 MPH

.00

1.66

6.70

15.23

27.42

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1498.

1404.

1317.

1239.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1409.

1236.

1085.

955.

846.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.66

-7.25

-17.24

-32.23

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.96

4.68

8.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.59

.00

-5.99

-16.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.096896

.200349

.310700

.428156

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.13

2.59

4.68

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.26

5.18

9.36

20 MPH

.00

1.11

4.52

10.37

18.71

30 MPH

.00

1.66

6.78

15.55

28.07

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1405.

1319.

1241.

1174.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1239.

1087.

957.

848.

759.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.95

-8.30

-19.64

-36.65

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.20

5.28

10.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.83

.00

-6.82

-19.31

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.103339

.213572

.330907

.455311

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.19

2.72

4.87

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.39

5.44

9.73

20 MPH

.00

1.18

4.78

10.88

19.47

30 MPH

.00

1.76

7.17

16.32

29.20

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1314.

1236.

1170.

1116.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1079.

950.

842.

754.

685.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.24

-9.51

-22.49

-41.80

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.52

6.04

11.39

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.14

.00

-7.85

-22.03

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.110646

.228400

.353205

.484555

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.24

2.80

4.93

10 MPH

.00

.62

2.48

5.59

9.85

20 MPH

.00

1.23

4.97

11.19

19.71

30 MPH

.00

1.85

7.45

16.78

29.56

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

1230.

1165.

1111.

1066.

1028

995.

966.

940.

832.

747.

679.

626.

582.

545.

514

487.

-47.21

-71.47

-102.12

-139.79

-185.09

-238.59

-300.84

-372.34

13.26

20.41

29.63

41.17

55.26

72.08

91.84

114.70

-30.05

-50.73

-77.80

-111.88

-153.60

-203.51

-262.19

-330.10

.523324

.648790

.780754

.918701

1.062090

1.210489

1.363578

1.521116

7.23

10.51

14.35

18.73

23.58

28.88

34.58

40.68

14.46

21.01

28.71

37.46

47.16

57.75

69.17

81.36

28.92

42.02

57.41

74.91

94.33

115.50

138.33

162.73

43.37

63.03

86.12

112.37

141.49

173.26

207.50

244.09

1173.

1118.

1072.

1033.

1000.

970.

944.

919.

758.

688.

632.

588.

550.

518.

490.

465.

-52.90

-79.88

-113.79

-155.24

-204.82

-263.07

-330.52

-407.56

14.80

22.70

32.83

45.39

60.59

78.63

99.69

123.90

-33.66

-56.63

-86.54

-123.99

-169.57

-223.82

-287.27

-360.32

.552674

.683760

.820905

.963561

1.111281

1.263728

1.420653

1.581866

7.39

10.67

14.49

18.79

23.54

28.71

34.27

40.20

14.77

21.34

28.98

37.59

47.09

57.42

68.54

80.41

29.54

42.68

57.96

75.17

94.17

114.83

137.07

160.82

44.31

64.03

86.94

112.76

141.26

172.25

205.61

241.23

1119.

1072.

1034.

1000.

970.

944.

920.

898.

689.

633.

588.

551.

519.

491.

466.

444.

-59.95

-90.18

-127 94

-173.81

-228.36

-292.09

-365.40

-448.96

16.68

25.45

36.57

50.26

66.70

86.09

108.54

134.30

-38.09

-63.79

-97.03

-138.38

-188.40

-247.61

-316.40

-395.44

.586295

.723346

.865916

1.013555

1.165925

1.322775

1.483915

1.649203

7.59

10.85

14.60

18.79

23.40

28.40

33.78

39.53

15.19

21.71

29.20

37.59

46.80

56.81

67.57

79.06

30.38

43.42

58.40

75.17

93.61

113.62

135.14

158.12

45.56

65.13

87.60

112.76

140.41

170.43

202.71

237.18

1070.

1031.

998.

969.

942.

918.

896.

876.

630.

586.

549.

517.

489.

464.

442.

422.

-68.07

-101.91

-143.89

-194.57

-254.45

-323.96

-403.74

-494.32

18.78

28.46

40.63

55.48

73.20

93.91

117.87

145.26

-43.16

-71.87

-108.72

-154.27

-209.02

-273.40

-348.05

-433.50

.621941

.764814

.912732

1.065365

1.222464

1.383842

1.549360

1.718916

7.59

10.73

14.32

18.32

22.72

27.49

32.63

38.12

15.18

21.46

28.64

36.65

45.44

54.98

65.26

76.24

30.35

42.93

57.28

73.29

90.88

109.97

130.52

152.49

45.53

64.39

85.92

109.94

136.32

164.95

195.78

228.73

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 375248 248 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .290

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1224.

1160.

1107.

1063.

1025.

993.

964.

938.

914.

893.

872.

853.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

930.

825.

741.

675.

622.

579.

543.

512.

485.

460.

439.

419.

401.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.60

-11.02

-25.87

-47.79

-77.37

-115.20

-161.82

-217.70

-283.32

-359.30

-446.17

-544.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.91

6.89

12.88

21.09

31.73

45.00

_1.06

80.08

102.28

127.86

157.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.53

.00

-8.97

-25.00

-48.70

-80.64

-121.38

-171.37

-231.11

-301.20

-382.19

-474.59

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.118956

.244908

.377317

.515667

.659420

.808154

961554

1.119383

1.281463

1.447663

1.617885

1.792067

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.24

2.74

4.76

7.26

10.19

13.54

17.27

21.38

25.86

30.68

35.86

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.49

5.48

9.53

14.52

20.39

27.08

34.55

42.77

51.71

61.36

71.71

20 MPH

.00

1.26

4.98

10.97

19.05

29.04

40.78

54.16

69.10

85.54

103.42

122.73

143.42

30 MPH

.00

1.89

7.47

16.45

28.58

43.56

61.17

81.24

103.65

128.31

155.14

184.09

215.1?

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1141.

1091.

1049.

1013.

982.

955.

930.

906.

885.

865.

846.

82f

ENERGY (FT-LB)

793.

716.

655.

606.

566.

531.

502.

476.

452.

431.

412.

394.

371

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.06

-12.78

-29.78

-54.66

-87.97

-130.26

-181.93

-243.59

-315.78

-399.05

-493.92

-600.9

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.33

7.84

14.55

23.65

35.35

49.77

67.14

87.67

111.56

139.00

170.2

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.96

.00

-10.23

-28.34

-54.89

-90.41

-135.32

-190.21

-255.63

-332.14

-420.24

-520.4

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.128281

.262839

.403142

.548683

.699084

.854058

1.013391

1.176923

1.344534

1.516141

1.691689

1.87114

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.13

2.48

4.28

6.52

9.16

12.18

15.57

19.32

23.42

27.87

32.6

10 MPH

.00

.58

2.26

4.95

8.57

13.04

18.31

24.36

31.14

38.64

46.84

55.74

65.3

20 MPH

.00

1.15

4.52

9.91

17.14

26.08

36.63

48.71

62.28

77.28

93.68

111.47

130.6

30 MPH

.00

1.73

6.78

14.86

25.70

39.12

54.94

73.07

93.42

115.91

140.52

167.21

195.9

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1057.

1020.

988.

960.

934.

911.

889

869.

850.

832.

815.

798

ENERGY (FT-LB)

666.

615.

573.

538.

507.

481.

457.

435.

416.

398.

381.

365.

351

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.60

-14.95

-34.63

-63.19

-101.07

-148.79

-206.92

-276.03

-356.63

-449.26

-554.43

-672.71

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.93

3.88

9.05

16.64

26.82

39.76

55.69

74.83

97.36

123.56

153.56

187.5*i

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.50

.00

-11.83

-32.53

-62.56

-102.43

-152.71

-213.97

-286.72

-371.49

-468.81

-579.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.139196

.283719

.433168

.587240

.745707

.908399

1.075189

1.245986

1.420730

1.599386

1.781941

1 96840C

5 MPH

.00

.25

.97

2.12

3.68

5.62

7.94

10.62

13.65

17.02

20.75

24.81

29.22

10 MPH

.00

.50

1.93

4.24

7.35

11.24

15.88

21.23

27.29

34.05

41.49

49.62

58.44

20 MPH

.00

1.00

3.87

8.48

14.71

22.49

31.76

42.47

54.59

68.10

82.98

99.24

116.88

30 MPH

.00

1.50

5.80

12.71

22.06

33.73

47.63

63.70

81.88

102.15

124.48

148.86

175.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1000.

970.

944.

919.

897.

876.

857.

838.

821.

804.

788.

772.

757.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

551.

518.

490.

465.

443.

423.

404.

387.

371.

356.

342.

328.

316.

DROP (IN)

.00

-4.29

-17.75

-40.81

-74.08

-118.11

-173.43

-240.57

-320.05

-412.41

-517.69

-636.93

-770.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

1.12

4.59

10.55

19.29

31.02

45.91

64.15

85.94

111.49

140.74

174.14

211.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

4.21

.00

-13.80

-37.82

-72.60

-118.67

-176.55

-246.78

-329.89

-425.92

-535.90

-660.46

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.152316

.309105

.470177

.635388

.804634

.977843

1.154971

1.335996

1.520916

1.709747

1.902510

2.099230

5 MPH

.00

.20

.80

1.78

3.11

4.81

6.85

9.24

11.97

15.04

18.46

22.22

26.33

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.60

3.55

6.23

9.62

13.70

18.47

23.94

30.08

36.92

44.44

52.66

20 MPH

.00

.82

3.21

7.10

12.46

19.23

27.40

36.95

47.87

60.16

73.83

88.88

105.33

30 MPH

.00

1.22

4.81

10.65

18.68

28.85

41.10

55.42

71.81

90.24

110.75

133.33

157.99

390

Bullet: Lyman # 375449 264 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .315

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1785.

1674.

1572.

1483.

1400.

1322.

1252.

1190.

1140.

1096.

1059.

1027.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2116.

1867.

1643.

1449.

1289.

1148.

1025.

919.

831.

761.

704.

657.

618.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.17

-5.07

-12.05

-22.54

-37.03

-55.94

-79.82

-109.27

-144.84

-187.08

-236.54

-293.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.36

3.27

6.20

10.36

15.92

23.08

32.09

43.16

56.51

72.37

90.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.99

.00

-4.08

-11.65

-23.23

-39.24

-60.20

-86.74

-119.40

-158.74

-205.28

-259.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.081464

.168245

.260756

.359000

.463140

.573438

.690063

.813024

.941883

1.076182

1.215518

1.359496

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.22

.91

2.10

3.80

6.02

8.78

12.09

15.97

20.36

25.23

30.54

36.27

10 MPH

.00

.44

1.82

4.21

7.61

12.04

17.56

24.19

31.93

40.72

50.46

61.09

72.53

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.64

8.42

15.21

24.08

35.11

48.38

63.87

81.44

100.92

122.18

145.07

30 MPH

.00

1.33

5.47

12.63

22.82

36.12

52.67

72.56

95.80

122.16

151.38

183.27

217.60

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1689.

1585.

1495.

1411.

1332.

1261.

1198.

1146.

1102.

1064.

1031.

1002.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1899.

1672.

1472.

1310.

1166.

1041.

932.

841.

770.

711.

663.

623.

588.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.66

-13.44

-25.17

-41.26

-62.23

-88.69

-121.19

-160.30

-206.54

-260.44

-322.51

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.52

3.64

6.93

11.54

17.67

25.55

35.43

47.51

62.01

79.12

99.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.14

.00

-4.58

-13.11

-25.99

-43.76

-67.02

-96.32

-132.22

-175.26

-225.96

-284.82

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.086034

.177753

.275213

.378528

.487970

.603724

.725826

.853902

.987466

1.126126

1.269477

1.417195

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.24

.98

2.22

3.98

6.27

9.13

12.54

16.48

20.90

25.77

31.05

36.71

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.95

4.44

7.95

12.55

18.26

25.08

32.95

41.79

51.53

62.09

73.43

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.90

8.88

15.91

25.10

36.51

50.16

65.91

83.59

103.06

124.19

146.85

30 MPH

.00

1.43

5.85

13.31

23.86

37.65

54.77

75.24

98.86

125.38

154.59

186.28

220.28

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1594.

1504.

1419.

1340.

1268.

1204.

1151.

1106.

1067.

1034.

1005.

978.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1694.

1489.

1325.

1180.

1052.

942.

849.

776.

717.

667.

626.

591.

561.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.47

-6.34

-15.09

-28.17

-46.07

-69.40

-98.73

-134.59

-177.55

-228.12

-286.80

-354.07

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.70

4.09

7.75

12.83

19.61

28.30

39.13

52.30

67.99

86.38

107.63

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.32

.00

-5.21

-14.74

-29.10

-48.89

-74.67

-106.99

-146.41

-193.43

-248.57

-312.30

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.091130

.188033

.290759

.399589

.514718

.636199

.763723

.896768

1.034951

1.177859

1.325162

1.476604

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.02

2.29

4.11

6.47

9.40

12.85

16.80

21.19

26.00

31.20

36.76

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.03

4.59

8.21

12.94

18.79

25.71

33.60

42.39

52.01

62.41

73.53

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4.07

9.17

16.42

25.89

37.59

51.42

67.19

84.77

104.02

124.81

147.06

30 MPH

.00

1.53

6.10

13.76

24.63

38.83

56.38

77.13

100.79

127.16

156.03

187.22

220.59

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1509.

1424.

1345.

1272.

1207.

1154.

1108.

1069.

1036.

1006.

980.

956.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1500.

1335.

1188.

1060.

949.

855.

781.

720.

670.

629.

593.

563.

536.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.65

-7.15

-16.95

-31.54

-51.52

-77.46

-109.90

-149.40

-196.48

-251.65

-315.38

-388.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.93

4.58

8.61

14.27

21.78

31.34

43.16

57.43

74.31

93.98

116.62

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.55

.00

-5.84

-16.48

-32.51

-54.49

-82.99

-118.53

-161.66

-212.87

-272.65

-341.47

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.096546

.198896

.307334

.422062

.543144

.670312

.803025

.940900

1.083525

1.230561

1.381749

1.536886

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.00

2.30

4.14

6.55

9.49

12.92

16.80

21.10

25.79

30.84

36.25

10 MPH

.00

.49

2.01

4.59

8.28

13.09

18.97

25.83

33.60

42.20

51.58

61.69

72.49

20 MPH

.00

.98

4.01

9.18

16.57

26.19

37.95

51.66

67.20

84.40

103.16

123.38

144.98

30 MPH

.00

1.48

6.02

13.77

24.85

39.28

56.92

77.50

100.80

126.60

154.74

185.06

217.48

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 375449 264 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .315
(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1415.

1337.

1265.

1201.

1149.

1104.

1066.

1033.

1003.

977.

954.

932.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1319.

1174.

1047.

938.

846.

774.

714.

666.

625.

590.

560.

533.

509,

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.93

-8.20

-19.32

-35.90

-58.49

-87.64

-123.91

-167.80

-219.83

-280.47

-350.20

-429.30

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.17

5.17

9.75

16.13

24.50

35.06

48.00

63.51

81.75

102.89

127.01

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.79

.00

-6.65

-18.75

-36.87

-61.55

-93.34

-132.76

-180.31

-236.48

-301.73

-376.36

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102969

.212051

.327438

.449174

.576928

.710187

848564

.991651

1.139120

1.290716

1.446241

1.605542

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.06

2.41

4.33

6.77

9.70

13.07

16.87

21.04

25.58

30.47

35.69

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.12

4.83

8.65

13.54

19.39

26.15

33.73

42.09

51.17

60.94

71.38

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.24

9.66

17.31

27.08

38.79

52.29

67.46

84.17

102.33

121.88

142.75

30 MPH

.00

1.57

6.36

14.49

25.96

40.62

58.18

78.44

101.19

126.26

153.50

182.82

214.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1323.

1252.

1191.

1140.

1096.

1059.

1027.

998.

973.

949.

928.

908.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1149.

1025.

919.

831.

762.

704.

657.

618.

584.

554.

528.

505.

483.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.22

-9.40

-22.15

-41.01

-66.55

-99.29

-139.76

-188.45

-245.85

-312.42

-388.41

-474.49

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.48

5.92

11.11

18.23

27.50

39.10

53.21

70.01

89.66

112.23

137.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.10

.00

-7.68

-21.47

-41.93

-69.59

-104.99

-148.61

-200.93

-262.43

-333.35

-414.35

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110260

.226845

.349764

.478582

.612839

.752134

.896068

1.044329

1.196676

1.352919

1.512910

1.676534

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.49

4.40

6.79

9.62

12.85

16.47

20.45

24.77

29.42

34.39

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.21

4.99

8.80

13.57

19.23

25.71

32.94

40.90

49.54

58.84

68.78

20 MPH

.00

1.10

4.42

9.97

17.60

27.15

38.47

51.42

65.89

81.80

99.08

117.69

137.57

30 MPH

.00

1.65

6.63

14.96

26.41

40.72

57.70

77.12

98.83

122.70

148.63

176.53

206.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1232.

1174.

1126.

1084.

1048.

1017.

990.

965.

942.

921.

902.

884.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

991.

890.

808.

743.

689.

644.

607.

574.

546.

520.

498.

477.

458.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.58

-10.91

-25.52

-46.97

-75.80

-112.51

-157.59

-211.53

-274.70

-347.52

-430.55

-524.23

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.68

2.87

6.77

12.58

20.51

30.73

43.44

58.79

76.92

97.96

122.13

149.60

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.50

.00

-8.78

-24.41

-47.40

-78.29

-117.54

-165.64

-222.99

-289.98

-367.18

-455.03

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.118567

.243394

.373941

509810

.650585

.795891

.945442

1.099014

1.256430

1.417553

1.582278

1.750525

5 MPH

.00

.28

1.11

2.45

4.25

6.48

9.12

12.12

15.48

19.18

23.21

27.55

32.20

10 MPH

.00

.56

2.22

4.89

8.50

12.96

18.23

24.24

30.96

38.36

46.41

55.10

64.40

20 MPH

.00

1.12

4.44

9.78

16.99

25.93

36.46

48.49

61.93

76.72

92.82

110.19

128.80

30 MPH

.00

1.68

6.67

14.67

25.49

38.89

54.69

72.73

92.89

115.09

139.24

165.29

193.20

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1148.

1103.

1065.

1032.

1003.

977.

953.

931.

911.

892.

875.

858.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

844.

773.

713.

665.

624.

589.

559.

532.

508.

487.

467.

448.

431,

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.04

-12.65

-29.39

-53.76

-86.27

-127.40

-177.63

-237.23

-306.80

-386.81

-477.70

-579.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.29

7.70

14.23

23.04

34.32

48.23

64.86

84.43

107.14

133.12

162.57

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.91

.00

-10.03

-27.70

-53.51

-87.94

-131.46

-184.37

-247.24

-320.54

-404.73

-500.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.127850

.261198

.399655

.542811

.690340

.841989

.997560

1.156899

1.319886

1.486428

1.656456

1.829922

5 MPH

.00

.25

.99

2.17

3.77

5.75

8.09

10.79

13.81

17.15

20.81

24.77

29.03

10 MPH

.00

.50

1.97

4.34

7.53

11.50

16.19

21.57

27.61

34.30

41.61

49.54

58.07

20 MPH

.00

1.00

3.94

8.68

15.07

23.00

32.38

43.14

55.23

68.60

83.22

99.07

116.13

30 MPH

.00

1.50

5.91

13.02

22.60

34.50

48.57

64.71

82.84

102.90

124.83

148.61

174.20

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Bullet: Lyman # 375167 264 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .315

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1594.

1486.

1386.

1296.

1216.

1144.

1084.

1036.

996.

961.

931.

903.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1694.

1489.

1294.

1126.

984.

866.

767.

689.

629.

581.

542.

508.

478.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.47

-6.37

-15.25

-28.64

-47.22

-71.70

-102.79

-141.26

-187.80

-243.08

-307.66

-382.19

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

40

1.72

4.16

7.95

13.33

20.60

30.05

41.99

56.67

74.32

95.15

119.40

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.34

.00

-5.32

-15.16

-30.17

-51.09

-78.63

-113.54

-156.52

-208.24

-269.25

-340.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091130

.188609

.293147

.405114

.524694

.651945

.786765

.928408

1.076191

1.229629

1.388376

1.552188

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.07

2.50

4.59

7.35

10.78

14.88

19.58

24.82

30.56

36.77

43.42

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.14

5.01

9.18

14.70

21.57

29.76

39.16

49.64

61.12

73.53

86.83

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4.27

10.01

18.36

29.40

43.13

59.53

78.33

99.29

122.24

147.06

173.66

30 MPH

.00

1.53

6.41

15.02

27.55

44.10

64.70

89.29

117.49

148.93

183.36

220.59

260.50

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1492.

1391.

1300.

1220.

1148.

1087.

1038.

998.

963.

932.

904.

879.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1500.

1304.

1135.

991.

872.

772.

693.

632.

584.

543.

509.

479.

453.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.68

-7.31

-17.42

-32.68

-53.80

-81.50

-116.53

-159.59

-211.37

-272.41

-343.37

-424.92

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.98

4.74

9.03

15.13

23.33

33.90

47.12

63.22

82.41

104.90

130.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.60

.00

-6.08

-17.31

-34.40

-58.07

-89.07

-128.10

-175.84

-232.86

-299.78

-377.31

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097118

.201273

.312840

.432018

.558853

.693282

.834576

.982041

1.135181

1.293645

1.457185

1.625627

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.21

2.78

5.02

7.93

11.51

15.69

20.42

25.65

31.34

37.48

44.06

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.42

5.56

10.04

15.86

23.02

31.39

40.84

51.29

62.68

74.96

88.11

20 MPH

.00

1.19

4.85

11.12

20.07

31.72

46.04

62.77

81.68

102.58

125.36

149.93

176.22

30 MPH

.00

1.78

7.27

16.68

30.11

47.57

69.05

94.16

122.52

153.88

188.04

224.89

264.33

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1399.

1307.

1226.

1153.

1091.

1042.

1001.

966.

934.

906.

881.

857.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1319.

1147.

1002.

881.

779.

698.

636.

587.

546.

512.

482.

455.

431.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.96

-8.36

-19.84

-37.14

-60.95

-92.04

-131.10

-178.82

-235.77

-302.57

-379.92

-468.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.22

5.36

10.21

17.06

26.17

37.83

52.27

69.70

90.34

114.42

142.19

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.85

.00

-6.93

-19.67

-38.93

-65.46

-99.97

-143.14

-195.53

-257.78

-330.58

-414.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103574

.214536

.333101

.459320

.593169

.733946

.880940

1.033641

1.191690

1.354829

1.522882

1.695730

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.28

2.91

5.22

8.20

11.79

15.92

20.56

25.67

31.22

37.21

43.62

10 MPH

.00

.63

2.56

5.83

10.44

16.40

23.57

31.85

41.12

51.34

62.45

74.43

87.25

20 MPH

.00

1.26

5.12

11.65

20.88

32.80

47.15

63.69

82.24

102.67

124.90

148.85

174.50

30 MPH

.00

1.89

7.67

17.48

31.32

49.19

70.72

95.54

123.36

154.01

187.35

223.28

261.75

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1308.

1227.

1153.

1092.

1042.

1001.

966.

935.

907.

881.

857.

835.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1149.

1003.

882.

780.

699.

637.

587.

547.

512.

482.

455.

431.

409.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.25

-9.58

-22.72

-42.36

-69.28

-104.16

-147.70

-200.46

-263.07

-336.21

-420.53

-516.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

BULLET PATH (IN)

.00

.59

2.54

6.12

11.60

19.26

29.37

42.17

57.87

76.67

98.83

124.58

154.17

-.75

2.16

.00

-7.97

-22.45

-44.19

-73.91

-112.28

-159.88

-217.32

-285.30

-364.45

-455.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110890

.229382

.355530

.489313

.630031

.776969

.929618

1.087615

1.250705

1.418708

1.591505

1.769029

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.33

3.00

5.35

8.30

11.80

15.81

20.28

25.20

30.56

36.34

42.53

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.66

6.00

10.69

16.60

23.60

31.61

40.56

50.41

61.12

72.68

85.06

20 MPH

.00

1.32

5.31

12.00

21.38

33.20

47.21

63.23

81.13

100.82

122.24

145.35

170.13

30 MPH

.00

1.98

7.97

18.01

32.07

49.80

70.81

94.84

121.69

151.23

183.36

218.03

255.19

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 375167 264 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .315

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1219.

1147.

1087.

1038.

998.

963.

932.

904.

879.

855.

833.

812.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

991.

872.

771.

692.

632.

583.

543.

509.

479.

453.

429.

407.

387.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.62

-11.10

-26.16

-48.56

-78.99

-118.14

-166.55

-224.87

-293.79

-373.94

-465.96

-570.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.93

7.00

13.18

21.74

32.90

46.87

63.88

84.17

107.98

135.55

167.11

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.56

.00

-9.14

-25.61

-50.12

-83.34

-125.83

-178.23

-241.23

-315.45

-401.55

-500.16

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119201

.246058

.380505

.521813

.669287

.822432

.980897

1.144434

1.312869

1.486090

1.664031

1.846665

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.35

3.02

5.30

8.13

11.45

15.24

19.48

24.15

29.24

34.74

40.66

10 MPH

.00

.67

2.69

6.05

10.61

16.26

22.90

30.48

38.96

48.30

58.47

69.48

81.32

20 MPH

.00

1.34

5.38

12.09

21.22

32.51

45.80

60.97

77.92

96.59

116.95

138.97

162.64

30 MPH

.00

2.02

8.07

18.14

31.83

48.77

68.71

91.45

116.88

144.89

175.42

208.45

243.96

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1130.

1073.

1027.

988.

954.

924.

897.

872.

849.

827.

807.

787.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

844.

748.

675.

618.

572.

533.

501.

472.

446

423.

401.

382.

363.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.09

-12.97

-30.38

-56.00

-90.51

-134.42

-188.44

-253.22

-329.40

-417.63

-518.54

-632.44

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.80

3.39

8.05

15.03

24.56

36.83

52.10

70.61

92.60

118.31

148.02

181.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.02

.00

-10.54

-29.30

-56.95

-94.00

-141.16

-199.08

-268.40

-349.76

-443.81

-550.85

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.128933

.265296

.408313

.557344

.711940

.871779

1.036635

1.206352

1.380831

1.560017

1.743895

1.932479

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.35

2.93

5.05

7.65

10.72

14.22

18.16

22.51

27.28

32.46

38.06

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.69

5.86

10.09

15.30

21.43

28.45

36.32

45.03

54.56

64.93

76.12

20 MPH

.00

1.38

5.38

11.73

20.19

30.60

42.87

56.90

72.64

90.05

109.13

129.85

152.23

30 MPH

.00

2.08

8.08

17.59

30.28

45.90

64.30

85.34

108.95

135.08

163.69

194.78

228.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1049.

1007.

970.

939.

910.

884.

860.

838.

817.

797.

778.

759.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

709.

645.

594.

552.

516.

486.

458.

434.

412.

391.

372.

355.

338.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.63

-15.14

-35.19

-64.41

-103.35

-152.75

-213.21

-285.39

-369.92

-467.42

-578.08

-703.08

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.94

3.94

9.24

17.07

27.62

41.18

57.97

78.28

102.35

130.36

162.34

198.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.56

.00

-12.11

-33.39

-64.38

-105.84

-158.35

-222.59

-299.18

-388.73

-491.45

-608.51

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.139751

.285810

.437640

.594861

.757201

.924471

1.096544

1.273345

1.454838

1.641025

1.831929

2.027583

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.15

2.51

4.35

6.63

9.35

12.50

16.05

20.03

24.41

29.21

34.43

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.30

5.02

8.70

13.27

18.71

24.99

32.11

40.05

48.82

58.42

68.85

20 MPH

.00

1.19

4.61

10.05

17.39

26.53

37.41

49.98

64.22

80.10

97.64

116.84

137.71

30 MPH

.00

1.79

6.91

15.07

26.09

39.80

56.12

74.98

96.33

120.15

146.46

175.26

206.56

VELOCITY (FPS)

1000.

965.

934.

906.

880.

856.

834.

813.

793.

774.

756.

739.

722.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

586.

545.

511.

481.

454.

430.

408.

388.

369.

351.

335.

320.

305.

DROP (IN)

.00

-4.33

-17.89

-41.32

-75.32

-120.50

-177.50

-246.95

-329.35

-425.15

-535.40

-660.83

-802.22

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

1.12

4.62

10.71

19.77

31.92

47.43

66.52

89.36

116.10

147.20

182.93

223.61

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

4.24

-.00

-14.11

-38.78

-74.64

-122.32

-182.45

-255.53

-342.01

-442.93

-559.05

-691.11

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.152777

.310890

.474082

.642175

.815053

.992646

1.174925

1.361896

1.553586

1.750027

1.951267

2.157366

5 MPH

.00

.24

.96

2.12

3.71

5.72

8.15

10.99

14.25

17.92

22.00

26.51

31.45

10 MPH

.00

.49

1.92

4.24

7.42

11.45

16.31

21.99

28.49

35.83

44.00

53.02

62.90

20 MPH

.00

.98

3.83

8.48

14.85

22.90

32.61

43.97

56.99

71.66

88.01

106.05

125.79

30 MPH

.00

1.47

5.75

12.72

22.27

34.35

48.92

65.96

85.48

107.49

132.01

159.07

188.69

SO

394

Bullet: Lyman # 457191 293 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .201

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2004.

1819.

1659.

1514.

1383.

1276.

1184.

1109.

1050.

1003.

963.

929.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3148.

2612.

2152.

1791.

1491.

1245.

1059.

912.

800.

718.

655.

604.

561.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.91

-3.99

-9.69

-18.54

-31.20

-48.41

-70.97

-99.72

-135.52

-179.17

-231.44

-292.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.25

1.08

2.69

5.28

9.12

14.52

21.80

31.33

43.41

58.38

76.53

98.08

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

.00

-3.33

-9.80

-20.10

-34.93

-55.12

-81.51

-114.94

-156.22

-206.11

-265.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.071444

.150024

.236444

.331117

.434850

.547844

.670029

.801097

.940234

1.086501

1.239223

1.397942

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.20

2.81

5.14

8.27

12.21

16.96

22.50

28.74

35.61

43.05

51.02

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.40

5.61

10.28

16.53

24.42

33.93

44.99

57.48

71.22

86.10

102.04

20 MPH

.00

1.15

4.81

11.23

20.55

33.07

48.84

67.85

89.99

114.96

142.45

172.21

204.08

30 MPH

.00

1.72

7.21

16.84

30.83

49.60

73.26

101.78

134.98

172.44

213.67

258.31

306.11

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1909.

1736.

1584.

1446.

1327.

1227.

1144.

1078.

1025.

982.

945.

913.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2869.

2371.

1960.

1633.

1360.

1146.

980.

851.

756.

684.

628.

581.

542.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.00

-4.39

-10.66

-20.39

-34.30

-53.14

-77.77

-109.03

-147.73

-194.69

-250.61

-316.11

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.27

1.19

2.96

5.80

10.02

15.92

23.84

34.12

47.09

63.04

82.25

104.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.82

.00

-3.69

-10.86

-22.20

-38.47

-60.53

-89.21

-125.35

-169.73

-223.08

-286.02

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.074917

.157414

.247886

.347028

.455457

.573085

.699819

.835077

.977907

1.127494

1.283283

1.444897

5 MPH

.00

.31

1.28

2.96

5.40

8.65

12.72

17.58

23.20

29.48

36.36

43.79

51.72

10 MPH

.00

.61

2.56

5.91

10.79

17.30

25.43

35.17

46.40

58.97

72.72

87.57

103.44

20 MPH

.00

1.23

5.12

11.83

21.58

34.61

50.87

70.34

92.80

117.94

145.45

175.14

206.89

30 MPH

.00

1.84

7.69

17.74

32.37

51.91

76.30

105.50

139.21

176.91

218.17

262.72

310.33

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1815.

1656.

1511.

1381.

1274.

1182.

1108.

1049.

1002.

963.

928.

897.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2602.

2143.

1783.

1485.

1241.

1055.

909.

798.

716.

653.

603.

560.

524.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.11

-4.85

-11.75

-22.50

-37.79

-58.45

-85.33

-119.27

-161.08

-211.52

-271.24

-340.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.30

1.31

3.26

6.40

11.03

17.47

26.06

37.14

51.01

67.97

88.23

112.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.94

.00

-4.11

-12.05

-24.54

-42.41

-66.49

-97.63

-136.64

-184.28

-241.20

-308.13

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.078736

.165333

.260202

.364144

.477328

.599703

.730948

.870241

1.016646

1.169495

1.328332

1.492849

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.35

3.10

5.64

9.00

13.17

18.12

23.78

30.06

36.92

44.29

52.17

10 MPH

.00

.66

2.70

6.20

11.29

18.01

26.35

36.25

47.56

60.13

73.83

88.59

104.34

20 MPH

.00

1.32

5.40

12.39

22.58

36.02

52.70

72.49

95.12

120.26

,147.66

177.17

208.68

30 MPH

.00

1.97

8.10

18.59

33.87

54.03

79.04

108.74

142.69

180.39

221.49

265.76

313.02

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1728.

1578.

1440.

1323.

1223.

1141.

1075.

1023.

981.

944.

912.

882.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2348.

1943.

1619.

1348.

1138.

973.

846.

752.

681.

625.

580.

541.

507.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.23

-5.36

-13.00

-24.84

-41.66

-64.29

-93.59

-130.38

-175.44

-229.50

-293.18

-367.29

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.33

1.45

3.60

7.06

12.13

19.15

28.44

40.34

55.14

73.09

94.40

119.35

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.08

.00

-4.58

-13.37

-27.12

-46.70

-72.94

-106.67

-148.68

-199.69

-260.31

-331.36

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.082883

.173746

.273316

.382161

.500192

.627314

.762923

.906062

1.055928

1.211976

1.373835

1.541254

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.39

3.21

5.84

9.28

13.52

18.51

24.15

30.40

37.18

44.48

52.26

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.79

6.42

11.68

18.56

27.04

37.01

48.31

60.79

74.36

88.95

104.52

20 MPH

.00

1.39

5.58

12.84

23.36

37.12

54.08

74.02

96.62

121.58

148.72

177.91

209.05

30 MPH

.00

2.08

8.37

19.26

35.04

55.68

81.12

111.03

144.93

182.37

223.08

266.86

313.57

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman # 457191 293 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .201

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

000

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1644.

1500.

1372.

1266.

1176.

1103.

1045.

999.

960.

926.

895.

868.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2100.

1759.

1464.

1225.

1043.

899.

791.

711.

649.

599.

557.

521.

490.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.36

-5.94

-14.40

-27.47

-45.98

-70.77

-102.69

-142.53

-191.05

-248.90

-316.82

-395.55

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.37

1.61

3.99

7.00

13.35

20.99

31.03

43.79

59.53

78.46

100.07

127.00

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.23

.00

-5.12

-14.85

-30.02

-51.47

-80.04

-116.54

-161.72

-216.22

-280.80

-356.19

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.087208

.182743

.287397

.401274

.524335

.656221

.796079

.942989

1.096300

1.255572

1.420504

1.590899

5 MPH

.00

.34

1.41

3.29

5.98

9.47

13.75

18.72

24.32

30.47

37.16

44.34

52.00

10 MPH

.00

.68

2.83

6.58

11.96

18.95

27.49

37.44

48.63

60.95

74.31

88.68

104.00

20 MPH

.00

1.36

5.66

13.16

23.91

37.90

54.99

74.09

97.27

121.90

148.63

177.35

208.00

30 MPH

.00

2.05

8.49

19.75

35.87

56.85

82.48

112.33

145.90

182.85

222.94

266.03

311.99

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1552.

1416.

1303.

1207.

1128.

1065.

1015.

973.

938.

906.

877.

851.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1880.

1566.

1304.

1105.

947.

027.

730.

670.

616.

572.

534.

501.

471.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.53

-6.69

-16.18

-30.80

-51.39

-70.80

-113.85

-157.30

-209.87

-272.21

-345.09

-429.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.81

4.49

8.72

14.85

23.22

34.13

47.85

64.64

84.71

108.35

135.82

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.44

.00

-5.78

-16.68

-33.56

-57.25

-88.57

-128.31

-177.16

-235.78

-304.95

-385.39

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.092386

.193627

.304151

.423862

.552593

.689648

.834064

.905090

1.142218

1.305102

1.473512

1.647301

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.51

3.47

6.24

9.80

14.10

19.04

24.57

30.63

37.20

44.26

51.79

10 MPH

.00

.73

3.02

6.94

12.48

19.61

28.20

38.01

49.14

61.27

74.40

88.51

103.57

20 MPH

.00

1.46

6.04

13.88

24.96

39.22

56.40

76.18

98.28

122.53

148.01

177.03

207.14

30 MPH

.00

2.19

9.06

20.83

37.45

58.83

84.60

114.27

147.42

183.80

223.21

265.54

310.72

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1460.

1339.

1237.

1152.

1084.

1031.

907.

949.

916.

807.

860.

835.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1665.

1387.

1166.

996.

863.

764.

691.

633.

586.

546.

511.

481.

453.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.74

-7.57

-18.25

-34.63

-57.54

-07.81

-126.25

-173.59

-230.42

-297.57

-375.75

-465.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.47

2.05

5.03

9.74

16.51

25.65

37.44

52.16

70.00

91.25

116.17

145.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.68

.00

-6.52

-18.73

-37.40

-63.59

-97.86

-141.04

-193.71

-256.70

-330.72

-416.48

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.098181

.205614

.322248

.448016

.582395

.724449

.873331

1.020463

1.189451

1.356030

1.528029

1.705350

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.59

3.61

6.43

10.00

14.25

19.10

24.50

30.42

36.83

43.72

51.07

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.19

7.22

12.85

20.00

28.50

30.21

49.01

60.84

73.66

87.43

102.14

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.38

14.43

25.70

40.00

57.01

76.41

98.02

121.69

147.32

174.87

204.28

30 MPH

.00

2.34

9.56

21.65

38.55

60.00

85.51

114.62

147.03

182.53

220.98

262.30

306.42

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1372.

1266.

1176.

1103.

1045.

999.

960.

926.

895.

867.

842.

818.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1464.

1225.

1042.

899.

791.

711.

649.

599.

557.

521.

489.

461.

435.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.00

-8.61

-20.66

-39.00

-64.45

-97.84

-139.91

-191.30

-252.77

-325.04

-408.86

-504.92

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.53

2.30

5.65

10.89

18.32

28.25

40.96

56.65

75.60

98.07

124.32

154.62

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.93

.00

-7.37

-21.02

-41.80

-70.50

-107.89

-154.60

-211.39

-278.98

-358.12

-449.50

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104674

.218573

.341655

.473559

.613432

.760354

.913673

1.072951

1.237886

1.408283

1.584023

1.765050

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.63

3.67

6.47

9.98

14.11

18.80

24.02

29.73

35.93

42.59

49.72

10 MPH

.00

.82

3.27

7.33

12.95

19.96

28.22

37.61

48.04

59.47

71.86

85.19

99.45

20 MPH

.00

1.65

6.54

14.66

25.89

39.93

56.44

75.21

96.08

118.94

143.72

170.38

198.90

30 MPH

.00

2.47

9.81

21.99

38.84

59.89

84.67

112.82

144.12

178.40

215.57

255.56

298.35

1

Bullet: Lyman # 457191 293 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .201

(Cont’d.)

ffflfE 55

mm

2

■-.r

. J

*

<!>

-

.i ^

; , c; >

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1290.

1196.

1119.

1058.

1009.

969.

933.

902.

874.

848.

824.

801.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1275.

1083.

930.

814.

728.

663.

610.

567.

529.

497.

468.

441.

417.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.28

-9.80

-23.40

-43.91

-72.17

-108.93

-154.87

-210.69

-277.13

-354.95

-444.83

-547.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

<00

.60

2.62

6.37

12.15

20.30

31.07

44.70

61.43

81.54

105.31

132.98

164.83

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.24

.00

-8.32

-23.56

-46.54

-78.02

-118.69

-169.23

-230.40

-302.94

-387.55

-484.96

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.111679

.232548

.362376

.500409

.645690

.797503

.955365

1.118947

1.288029

1.462475

1.642217

1.827237

5 MPH

.00

.40

1.61

3.60

6.32

9.68

13.61

18.07

23.04

28.49

34.41

40.80

47.65

10 MPH

.00

.80

3.21

7.21

12.64

19.36

27.22

36.14

46.08

56.98

68.82

81.60

95.31

20 MPH

JMi

1.60

6.43

14.41

25.29

38.71

54.44

72.29

92.16

113.96

137.65

163.20

190.62

30 MPH

.00

2.40

9.64

21.62

37.93

58.07

81.65

108.43

138.23

170.94

206.47

244.80

285.92

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1204.

1125.

1063.

1014.

972.

937.

905.

876.

850.

826.

803.

781.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1099.

943.

824.

735.

668.

615.

571.

533.

500.

470.

444.

419.

397.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.66

-11.31

-26.81

-49.97

-81.56

-122.28

-1 72.79

-233.87

-306.24

-390.61

-487.72

-597.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

3.00

7.22

13.67

22.63

34.33

49.02

66.97

88.46

113.75

143.11

176.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.63

.00

-9.47

-26.59

-52.16

-86.85

-131.33

-186.37

-252.71

-331.06

-422.13

-526.25

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.119992

.248990

.386282

.530904

.682116

.839414

1.002456

1.171014

1.344946

1.524175

1.708682

1.898487

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

£0

.41

1.60

3.53

6.10

9.26

12.95

17.14

21.82

26.97

32.59

38.67

45.22

V 10 MPH

.81

3.21

7.06

12.21

18.51

25.89

34.28

43.64

53.94

65.18

77.34

90.44

20 MPH

1.62

6.41

14.13

24.42

37.03

51.78

68.56

87.27

107.88

130.36

154.69

180.88

30 MPH

.00

2.43

9.62

21.19

36.63

55.54

77.67

102.84

130.91

161.82

195.53

232.03

271.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1122.

1060.

1011.

970.

935.

904.

875.

849.

825.

802.

780.

759.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

937.

819.

732.

665.

612.

569.

531.

498.

469.

442.

418.

396.

375.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.11

-13.11

-30.80

-56.97

-92.28

-137.43

-193.18

-260.25

-339.36

-431.24

-536.19

-655.41

MID-RANGE (IN)

JO

.81

3.44

8.20

15.38

25.20

37.91

53.81

73.16

96.22

123.34

154.52

190.28

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.07

.00

-10.77

-30.00

-58.38

-96.61

-145.42

-205.57

-277.75

-362.70

-460.72

-573.01

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.129411

.267071

.412019

.563527

.721100

.884403

1.053213

1.227389

1.406860

1.591606

1.781651

1.977035

5 MPH

<00"

.39

1.50

3.26

5.59

8.46

11.83

15.68

20.01

24.80

30.06

35.79

41.98

10 MPH

jfaf '

.78

3.00

6.52

11.18

16.91

23.66

31.37

40.02

49.61

60.12

71.57

83.96

20 MPH

■ iv Sr*

1.55

6.01

13.03

22.36

33.83

47.31

62.73

80.04

99.21

120.25

143.14

167.92

30 MPH

.00

2.33

9.01

19.55

33.54

50.74

70.97

94.10

120.06

148.82

180.37

214.71

251.87

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1043.

997.

958.

924.

894.

866.

841.

817.

794.

773.

752.

733.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

m

708.

647.

597.

556.

520.

488.

460.

434.

410.

389.

368.

349.

DROP (IN)

-3.66

-15.27

-35.60

-65.27

-105.05

-155.66

-217.83

-292.26

-379.57

-480.33

-595.63

-726.26

MID-RANGE (IN)

.95

3.98

9.38

17.37

28.23

42.23

59.68

80.86

105.93

135.12

168.86

207.47

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.60

.00

-12.32

-33.99

-65.75

-108.35

-162.51

-228.94

-308.23

-400.99

-508.28

-630.90

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.140156

.287327

.440873

.600358

.765487

.936066

1.111979

1.293172

1.479644

1.671423

1.868554

2.071096

V

5 MPH

.00

.33

1.28

2.80

4.83

7.36

10.37

13.85

17.80

22.21

27.09

32.43

38.26

10 MPH

.00

.67

2.57

5.59

9.66

14.73

20.75

27.71

35.60

44.42

54.17

64.87

76.51

20 MPH

.00

1.34

5.14

11.19

19.33

29.45

41.50

55.42

71.20

88.83

108.34

129.73

153.03

-

30 MPH

.00

2.00

7.71

16.78

28.99

44.18

62.24

83.12

106.80

133.25

162.51

194.60

229.54

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman 457122 322 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .274

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2248

2101.

1960.

1825.

1697.

1576.

1463.

1360.

1267.

1186.

1118.

1064.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4118.

3612.

3156.

2747.

2381.

2058.

1775.

1530.

1322.

1148.

1005.

894.

809.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.74

-3.20

-7.62

-14.30

-23.59

-35.89

-51.69

-71.58

-96.17

-126.19

-162.39

-205.52

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.86

2.07

3.95

6.65

10.32

15.19

21.49

29.49

39.51

51.86

66.87

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.48

.00

-2.45

-7.16

-14.47

-24.80

-38.62

-56.55

-79.16

-107.21

-141.43

-182.59

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.064581

.133602

.207516

.286824

.372070

.463822

.562640

.669027

.783363

.905846

1.036247

1.173943

5 MPH

.00

.18

.76

1.76

3.24

5.24

7.82

11.01

14.87

19.44

24.71

30.69

37.31

10 MPH

.00

.37

1.51

3.52

6.48

10.48

15.63

22.02

29.75

38.87

49.43

61.38

74.61

20 MPH

•00

.73

3.03

7.05

12.96

20.97

31.27

44.05

59.50

77.74

98.86

122.76

149.23

30 MPH

.00

1.10

4.54

10.57

19.44

31.45

46.90

66.07

89.25

116.62

148.29

184.14

223.84

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2151.

2008.

1871.

1741.

1617.

1501.

1395.

1298.

1212.

1140.

1081.

1034.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3782.

3309.

2884.

2503.

2166.

1869.

1611.

1390.

1205.

1051.

929.

836.

764.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.81

-3.49

-8.32

-15.64

-25.81

-39.31

-56.69

-78.55

-105.57

-138.51

-178.13

-225.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

00

.22

.94

2.26

4.33

7.29

11.33

16.70

23.64

32.44

43.44

56.95

73.27

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.56

.00

-2.71

-7.91

-15.96

-27.34

-42.60

-62.34

-87.24

-118.06

-155.56

-200.46

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.067433

.139596

.216974

.300097

.389529

485836

589548

.701095

.820755

.948467

1.083724

1.225761

5 MPH

.00

.19

.81

1.88

3.45

5.58

8.32

11.71

15.78

20.57

26.07

32.24

39.00

10 MPH

.00

.39

1.61

3.75

6.90

11.17

16.64

23.41

31.57

41.15

52.15

64 47

77.99

20 MPH

.00

.78

3.22

7.51

13.81

22.33

33.28

46.83

63.13

82.30

104.30

128.95

155.99

30 MPH

.00

1.17

4.84

11.26

20.71

33.50

49.91

70.24

94.70

123.45

156.44

193.42

233.98

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2055.

1916.

1783.

1657.

1538.

1429.

1329.

1239.

1162.

1099.

1048.

1006.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3460.

3019.

2624

2273.

1963.

1692.

1459.

1262.

1098.

966.

864.

786

724.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.88

-3.82

-9.13

-17.16

-28.35

-43.23

-62.39

-86.46

-116.22

-152.40

-195.74

-246.97

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.03

2.48

4.76

8.02

12.49

18.42

26.07

35.78

47.85

62.58

80.25

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.65

.00

-3.02

-8.76

-17.67

-30.26

-47.13

-68.91

-96.39

-130.27

-171.33

-220.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.070546

.146142

.227303

.314584

.408554

.509761

.618677

.735633

.860717

.993553

1.133429

1.279611

5 MPH

.00

.21

.86

2.00

3.68

5.95

8.86

12.44

16.74

21.74

27.43

33.74

40.61

10 MPH

.00

42

1.72

4.01

7.37

11.91

17.72

24.89

33.47

43.49

54.87

67.48

81.21

20 MPH

.00

.83

3.44

8.01

14.73

23.81

35.44

49.77

66.94

86.97

109.73

134.97

162.42

30 MPH

.00

1.25

5.16

12.02

22.10

35.72

53.15

74.66

100.41

130.46

164.60

202.45

243.63

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1959.

1824.

1696.

1575.

1462.

1359.

1266.

1185.

1118.

1063

1019.

981.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3153.

2744.

2379.

2056.

1773.

1528.

1320.

1146.

1004.

893.

808.

742.

688

DROP (IN)

.00

-.97

-4.21

-10.05

-18.91

-31.28

-47.74

-68.90

-95.51

-128.29

-168.02

-215.40

-271.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.13

2.74

5.25

8.86

13.82

20.38

28.84

39.53

52.73

68.74

87.83

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.76

.00

-3.36

-9.74

-19.63

-33.62

-52.30

-76.42

-106.73

-143.97

-188.88

-242.14

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073957

.153311

.238610

.330418

.429297

.535749

.650151

.772699

.903161

1.040911

1.185176

1.335360

5 MPH

.00

.22

.92

2.14

3.93

6.35

9.43

13.21

17.71

22.91

28.74

35.15

42.08

10 MPH

.00

.44

1.84

4.28

7.87

12.70

18.86

26.43

35.42

45.81

57.49

70.31

84.17

20 MPH

.00

89

3.68

8.56

15.74

25.40

37.73

52.85

70.85

91.63

114.97

140.61

168.33

30 MPH

.00

1.33

5.52

12.84

23.60

38.10

56.59

79.28

106.27

137.44

172.46

210.92

252.50

U)

SO

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sO

oo

Bullet: Lyman 457122 322 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .274

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1863.

1733.

1610.

1494.

1388.

1293.

1208.

1136.

1078.

1031.

992.

957.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2859.

2482.

2147.

1852.

1597.

1378.

1194.

1043.

923.

831.

760.

703.

655.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.08

-4.65

-11.12

-20.93

-34.67

-52.92

-76.38

-105.80

-141.94

-185.54

-237.29

-297.87

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.29

1.25

3.03

5.81

9.84

15.34

22.62

31.98

43.70

58.10

75.46

96.02

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.87

.00

-3.76

-10.87

-21.92

-37.46

-58.22

-84.95

-118.39

-159.28

-208.34

-266.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.077708

.161195

.251024

.347762

.451935

563962

684111

.812291

.947975

1.090391

1.238879

1.392976

5 MPH

.00

.24

.99

2.29

4.20

6.77

10.03

14.00

18.68

24.02

29.95

36.42

43.38

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.97

4.58

8.41

13.54

20.06

28.00

37.36

48.04

59.91

72.84

86.76

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.94

9.16

16.81

27.08

40.11

56.01

74.73

96.09

119.82

145.69

173.53

30 MPH

.00

1.43

5.91

13.74

25.22

40.62

60.17

84.01

112.09

144.13

179.73

218.53

260.29

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1768.

1643.

1525.

1416.

1318.

1230.

1154

1093.

1043.

1002.

966.

935.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2581.

2234.

1929.

1663.

1434.

1241.

1081.

952.

853

778.

717.

667.

625.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.19

-5.17

-12.35

-23.30

-38.58

-58 88

-84.94

-117.51

-157.34

-205.13

-261.57

-327.23

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.39

3.37

6.48

10.97

17.09

25.16

35.46

48.31

63.98

82.72

104.74

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.01

.00

-4.23

-12.22

-24.55

-41.88

-64.99

-94.60

-131.47

-176.31

-229.78

-292.49

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081853

169892

.264687

.366780

476629

.594545

.720567

.854271

.994921

1.141801

1.294401

1.452356

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.06

2.45

4.49

7.21

10.64

14.78

19.60

25.03

31.00

37.49

44.44

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.11

4.90

8.97

14 41

21.27

29.56

39.19

50.05

62.01

74.97

88.88

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4.22

9.80

17.95

28.83

42.54

59.11

78.39

100.11

124.02

149.94

177.76

30 MPH

.00

1.53

6.33

14.70

26.92

43.24

63.81

88.67

117.58

150.16

186.03

224.92

266.63

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1673.

1553.

1442.

1341.

1250.

1172.

1107.

1054.

1011.

975.

942

914

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2316.

2001.

1725.

1487.

1286.

1117.

981.

875.

795.

731.

679.

635.

597.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.33

-5.77

-13.81

-26.06

-43.13

-65.78

-94.76

-130.81

-174.65

-226.97

-288.38

-359.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.55

3.77

7.26

12.27

19.08

28.00

39.34

53.38

70.35

90.48

113.94

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.17

.00

-4.79

-13.78

-27.59

-46.99

-72.71

-105.50

-146.08

-195.14

-253.30

-321.11

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086450

.179516

.279750

.387637

.503531

.627566

759425

.898426

1.043814

1.195032

1.351684

1.513490

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.13

2.62

4.78

7.64

11.23

15.50

20.39

25.86

31.83

38.28

45.19

10 MPH

.00

.55

2.26

5.24

9.56

15.29

22.45

30.99

40.79

51.71

63.66

76.56

90.37

20 MPH

.00

1.10

4.52

10.47

19.12

30.58

44.90

61.98

81.58

103.42

127.32

153.13

180.75

30 MPH

.00

1.65

6.78

15.71

28.67

45.86

67.36

92.98

122.37

155.13

190.98

229.69

271.12

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1579.

1466.

1362.

1269.

1188.

1120.

1065.

1020.

982.

949.

920.

893.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2066.

1782.

1536.

1327.

1151.

1008.

896.

811.

744.

690.

644.

605.

570.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.50

-6 48

-15.55

-29.28

-48.44

-73.75

-105.97

-145.83

-194.02

-251.21

-317.87

-394.78

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.75

4.26

8.16

13.75

21.33

31.20

43.63

58 88

77.17

98.66

123.64

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.37

.00

-5.45

-15.57

-31.10

-52.80

-81.40

-117.65

-162.22

-215.79

-278.83

-352.13

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091576

.190204

.296389

.410515

.532788

.662990

.800503

.944553

1.094537

1.250030

1 410728

1.576419

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.21

2.79

5.07

8.06

11.75

16.09

21.00

26.44

32.36

38.73

45.55

10 MPH

.00

.59

2.42

5.58

10.13

16.12

23.51

32.18

42.01

52.87

64.71

77.46

91.10

20 MPH

.00

1.18

4.83

11.15

20.27

32.25

47.02

64.37

84.01

105.75

129.42

154.93

182.19

30 MPH

.00

1.76

7.25

16.73

30.40

48.37

70.53

96.55

126.02

158.62

194.13

232.39

273.29

12/Trajectory Tables

Bullet: Lyman 457124 366 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .299

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2260.

2125.

1995.

1870.

1750.

1636.

1528.

1428

1336.

1252.

1178.

1116.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4680

4152.

3670.

3234.

2840.

2487.

2174.

1897.

1657.

1450.

1274.

1128

1012.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.73

-3.16

-7.51

-14.04

-23.05

-34.90

-49.98

-68.82

-91.93

-119.90

-153.45

-193.25

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.85

2.03

3.86

6.44

9.93

14.50

20.37

27.75

36.90

48 13

61.73

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.47

.00

-2.39

-6.96

-14.02

-23.90

-37.03

-53.91

-75.06

-101.08

-132.67

-170.51

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.064402

.132839

.205687

.283358

.366300

.454986

549892

.651476

.760130

.876154

999758

1.130694

5 MPH

.00

.17

.69

1.60

2.94

4.73

7.04

9.89

13.33

17.39

22.10

27.48

33.50

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.38

3.20

5.87

9.47

14.08

19.78

26.66

34.78

44.20

54.96

67.00

20 MPH

.00

.67

2.76

6.40

11.74

18.94

28.15

39.56

53.32

69.57

88.41

109.91

134 00

30 MPH

.00

1.00

4.14

9.60

17.61

28.41

42.23

59.34

79.98

104.35

132.61

164.87

201.01

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2164

2032.

1905.

1784.

1668.

1558.

1456.

1361.

1275.

1198

1133.

1079.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4298.

3804.

3355.

2949

2585

2260.

1973.

1722.

1506.

1322

1167.

1043.

946.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.80

-3.45

-8.20

-15.35

-25.22

-38.20

-54.78

-75.49

-100.88

-131.63

-168.44

-212.01

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.22

.93

2.22

4.22

7.06

10.90

15.94

22.40

30.52

40.60

52.93

67.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.55

.00

-2.65

-7.69

-15.46

-26.35

-40.83

-59.43

-82.72

-111.37

-146 08

-187.54

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.067242

.138783

.215025

.296406

.383394

.476465

.576089

682678

.796552

.917983

1.046854

1.182681

5 MPH

.00

.18

.73

1.70

3.13

5.04

7.49

10.52

14.16

18.44

23.39

28.99

35.21

10 MPH

.00

.36

1.47

3.41

6.25

10.09

14.99

21.04

28.33

36.89

46.78

57.99

70.41

20 MPH

.00

.71

2.94

6.82

12.51

20.17

29.98

42.09

56.65

73.78

93.56

115.97

140.83

30 MPH

.00

1.07

4.41

10.23

18.76

30.26

44.97

63.13

84.98

110.67

140.35

173.96

211.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2067.

1939.

1816.

1698.

1587.

1483.

1386.

1298

1218

1149.

1092

1046.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3933.

3472.

3054.

2679.

2344.

2046.

1786.

1561.

1369.

1205.

1073.

969

889.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.88

-3.78

-8.99

-16.84

-27.69

-41.99

-60.28

-83.09

-111.07

-144.92

-185.34

-233.03

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.24

1.01

2.44

4.64

7.77

12.00

17.58

24.71

33.67

44.77

58.30

74.53

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.64

.00

-2.95

-8.53

-17.11

-29.15

-45.18

-65.72

-91.44

-123.02

-161.18

-206 60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.070343

.145274

.225223

.310651

.402033

.499845

.604517

.716398

.835783

.962688

1.096707

1.237188

5 MPH

.00

.19

.78

1.82

3.34

5.38

7.99

11.20

15.04

19.55

24.72

30.51

36.87

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.57

3.64

6.67

10.76

15.97

22.40

30.09

39.10

49.43

61.02

73.75

20 MPH

.00

.76

3.14

7.28

13.35

21.52

31.95

44.79

60.17

78.20

98.87

122.04

147.49

30 MPH

.00

1.14

4.70

10.92

20.02

32.27

47.92

67.19

90.26

117.29

148.30

183.06

221.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

1971.

1846.

1727.

1614.

1508

1410.

1319.

1237.

1165.

1106

1057.

1016.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3583.

3155.

2770.

2424.

2118.

1848

1614.

1414.

1243.

1103.

993

907.

839

DROP (IN)

.00

-.96

-4.16

-9.90

-18.55

-30.52

-46.36

-66.57

-91.77

-122.68

-159.97

-204.35

-256.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.12

2.69

5.12

8.57

13.28

19.45

27.34

37.25

49 46

64.25

81 89

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.74

.00

-3.29

-9.48

-19.00

-32.39

-50.14

-72.89

-101.34

-136.18

-178.11

-227.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073739

152384

236389

.326229

422381

.525292

.635334

752804

877840

1.010119

1 149036

1 293930

5 MPH

.00

.20

84

1.95

3.57

5.74

8.51

11.91

15.96

20 68

26.03

31.97

38 44

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.68

3.89

7.13

11.48

17.02

23 82

31.92

41.36

52.07

63.94

76 87

20 MPH

.00

.81

3.35

7.78

14.26

22.96

34.05

47.64

63 84

82.71

104.13

127.89

153.75

30 MPH

.00

1.22

5.03

11.67

21.39

34 45

51.07

71 46

95.77

124.07

156 20

191 83

230 62

u>

vO

vO

400

Bullet: Lyman 457124 366 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .299

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1874.

1754.

1640.

1532.

1432.

1339.

1255.

1181.

1118.

1067.

1025.

989.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3250.

2855.

2500.

2185.

1907.

1665.

1458.

1280.

1133.

1016.

925.

853.

794.

DROP (IN)

0.0

-1.06

-4.60

-10.95

-20.52

-33.83

-51.39

-73.78

-101.72

-135.89

-176.98

-225.69

-282.64

MID-RANGE (IN)

0.0

0.29

1.23

2.97

5.67

9.52

14.75

21.59

30.34

41.27

54.66

70.80

89.93

BULLET PATH (IN)

-0.75

0.86

0.00

-3.68

-10.58

-21.21

-36.10

-55.82

-81.09

-112.58

-151.01

-197.04

-251.32

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

0.0

0.077475

0.160203

0.248655

0.343310

0.444626

0.552997

0.668724

0.792028

0.922678

1.060123

1.203685

1.352827

5 MPH

0.0

0.22

0.90

2.08

3.81

6.13

9.06

12.65

16.90

21.80

27.29

33.32

39.85

10 MPH

0.0

0.44

1.80

4.16

7.62

12.25

18.13

25.30

33.80

43.59

54.58

66.65

79.70

20 MPH

0.0

0.87

3.59

8.33

15.25

24.51

36.25

50.59

67.59

87.18

109.16

133.30

159.40

30 MPH

0.0

1.31

5.39

12.49

22.87

36.76

54.38

75.89

101.39

130.77

163.75

199.95

239.09

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1779.

1663.

1554.

1452.

1358,

1272.

1195.

1130.

1077.

1033.

996.

963.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2933.

2570.

2247.

1962.

1712.

1498.

1315.

1161.

1038.

942.

867.

806.

754.

DROP (IN)

0.0

-1.18

-5.10

-12.16

-22.83

-37.66

-57.19

-82.11

-113.11

-150.90

-196.16

-249.55

-311.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

0.0

0.32

1.37

3.31

6.31

10.61

16.43

24.04

33.72

45.76

60.43

77.98

98.66

BULLET PATH (IN)

-0.75

1.00

0.00

-4.13

-11.88

-23.77

-40.37

-62.37

-90.44

-125.31

-167.64

-218.10

-277.31

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

0.0

0.081603

0.168831

0.262164

0.362066

0.468948

0.583129

0.704872

0.834041

0.970138

1.112485

1.260508

1.413795

5 MPH

0.0

0.23

0.96

2.23

4.07

6.53

9.63

13.40

17.82

22.85

28.42

34.50

41.05

10 MPH

0.0

0.47

1.92

4.46

8.14

13.06

19.26

26.79

35.63

45.69

56.85

69.01

82.09

20 MPH

0.0

0.93

3.85

8.91

16.29

26.12

38.52

53.59

71.27

91.38

113.70

138.01

164.18

30 MPH

0.0

1.40

5.77

13.37

24.43

39.18

57.79

80.38

106.90

137.07

170.55

207.02

246.27

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1683.

1573.

1469.

1374.

1287.

1208.

1141.

1086.

1040.

1002.

969.

939.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2633.

2302.

2010.

1755.

1534.

1346.

1186.

1058.

958.

879.

816.

763.

717.

DROP (IN)

0.0

-1.32

-5.70

-13.60

-25.55

-42.11

-63.92

-91.70

-126.13

-167.92

-217.71

-276.14

-343.76

MID-RANGE (IN)

0.0

0.36

1.53

3.70

7.08

11.88

18.36

26.81

37.51

50.74

66.75

85.77

107.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-0.75

1.16

0.00

-4.67

-13.41

-26.73

-45.32

-69.88

-101.09

-139.65

-186.22

-241.42

-305.82

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

0.0

0.086182

0.178383

0.277072

0.382674

0.495520

0.615898

0.743759

0.878657

1.019926

1.166961

1.319323

1.476694

5 MPH

0.0

0.25

1.03

2.38

4.34

6.94

10.20

14.12

18.66

23.75

29.36

35.43

41.95

10 MPH

0.0

0.50

2.06

4.76

8.68

13.88

20.40

28.23

37.31

47.51

58.72

70.87

83.90

20 MPH

0.0

1.00

4.12

9.53

17.37

27.76

40.80

56.47

74.62

95.01

117.44

141.73

167.80

30 MPH

0.0

1.50

6.19

14.29

26.05

41.63

61.19

84.70

111.93

142.52

176.16

212.60

251.69

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1589.

1484.

1387.

1299.

1219.

1150.

1093.

1046.

1007.

973.

944.

917.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2348.

2051.

1790.

1564.

1372.

1207.

1075.

971.

890.

824.

770.

723.

683.

DROP (IN)

0.0

-1.48

-6.40

-15.31

-28.73

-47.30

-71.74

-102.74

-140.98

-187.14

-241.84

-305.67

-379.11

MID-RANGE (IN)

00

0.40

1.72

4.18

7.96

13.32

20.56

29.95

41.76

56.25

73.62

94.09

117.81

BULLET PATH (IN)

-0.75

1.35

0.00

-5.33

-15.17

-30.17

-51.03

-78.45

-113.11

-155.69

-206.82

-267.07

-336.94

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

0.0

0.091289

0.189000

0.293566

0.405335

0.524603

0.651394

0.785304

0.925685

1.071908

1.223513

1.380166

1.541625

5 MPH

0.0

0.27

1.10

2.54

4.61

7.34

10.73

14.75

19.34

24.45

30.02

36.04

42.49

10 MPH

0.0

0.54

2.21

5.08

9.22

14.68

21.47

29.51

38.69

48.89

60.04

72.09

84.97

20 MPH

0.0

1.07

4.41

10.16

18.44

29.37

42.94

59.02

77.37

97.78

120.09

144.17

169.95

30 MPH

0.0

1.61

6.62

15.24

27.66

44.05

64.41

88.52

116.06

146.67

180.13

216.26

254.92

Bullet: Lyman 457124 366 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .299

250 300 350 400 450 500 550 600

1157. 1098. 1051. 1011. 977. 947. 919. 895.

1087. 980. 897. 831. 775. 728. 687. 650.

-53.41 -80.82 -115.40 -157.84 -208.75 -268.74 -338.27 -418.05

14.99 23.07 33.48 46.45 62 20 80.97 102.88 128.21

-34.07 -57.47 -88.04 -126.46 -173.35 -229.33 -294.84 -370.60

556310

689493

829220

.974846 1.125896 1.282024 1.442978 1.608578

7.71 11.18 15.22 19.79 24.83 30.32 36.23 42.55

15.41 22.35 30.44 39.57 49.66 60.64 72.46 85.11

30.82 44.70 60.89 79.15 99.32 121.27 144.93 170.22

46.23 67.05 91.33 118.72 148.97 181.91 217.39 255.33

1101. 1053. 1013. 978. 948 921. 896 873.

985. 901. 834. 778. 730. 689. 652. 619.

-60.55 -91.32 -129.89 -176.92 -233.00 -298.58 -374.37 -460.98

16.91 25.91 37.37 51.53 68.61 88.74 112.19 139.17

-38.60 -64.83 -98.87 -141.35 -192.89 -253.93 -325.18 -407.26

590595 729997

875327 1.026100 1.181966 1.342669 1 508025 1.677905

7.97

11.44

15.43

19.90

15.94

22.88

30.86

39.79

31.89

45.76

61.71

79.59

47.83

68.64

92.57

119.38

24.81 30.15 35.91 42.06

49.63 60.31 71.81 84.11

99.25 120.62 143.62 168.22

148.88 180.93 215.44 252.33

Bullet: Lyman # 457193 420 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .307

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1320.

1247.

1185.

1133.

1090.

1052.

1020.

992.

966.

943.

921.

901.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1828.

1624.

1451.

1308.

1198.

1107.

1033.

970.

917.

870.

828.

791.

757.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.23

-9.43

-22.26

-41.26

-67.00

-100.04

-140.91

-190.10

-248.12

-315.37

-392.26

-479.36

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.59

2.49

5.96

11.20

18.39

27.76

39.50

53.79

70.81

90.69

113.55

139.64

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.11

.00

-7.73

-21.64

-42.29

-70.24

-106.02

-150.12

-203.05

-265.21

-337.00

-419.02

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110382

.227337

.350850

.480368

.615422

.755578

.900432

1.049671

1.203055

1.360396

1.521548

1.686399

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.15

2.59

4.56

7.01

9.92

13.24

16.94

21.01

25.43

30.18

35.26

10 MPH

.00

.57

2.30

5.18

9.12

14.03

19.84

26.48

33.89

42.02

50.86

60.36

70.52

20 MPH

.00

1.14

4.59

10.36

18.23

28.06

39.68

52.95

67.77

84.05

101.72

120.73

141.04

30 MPH

.00

1.71

6.89

15.53

27.35

42.09

59.52

79.43

101.66

126.07

152.57

181.09

211.56

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1230.

1170.

1121.

1079.

1043.

1012.

984.

959.

937.

916.

896.

878.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1576.

1410.

1277.

1172.

1086.

1015.

955.

904.

858.

818.

782.

749.

718.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.59

-10.94

-25.62

-47.20

-76.21

-113.19

-158.62

-213.01

-276.71

-350.20

-434.04

-528.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.69

2.88

6.80

12.66

20.65

30.97

43.80

59.31

77.61

98.89

123.35

151.15

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.51

.00

-8.83

-24.56

-47.73

-78.86

-118.45

-166.99

-224.84

-292.49

-370.49

-459.28

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.118690

.243858

.374879

.511327

.652760

.798800

.949154

1.103596

1.261952

1.424085

1.589891

1.759293

5 MPH

.00

.29

1.15

2.53

4.38

6.67

9.37

12.45

15.89

19.67

23.78

28.22

32.97

10 MPH

.00

.58

2.30

5.06

8.76

13.35

18.74

24.90

31.77

39.33

47.56

56.44

65.94

20 MPH

.00

1.16

4.61

10.11

17.53

26.69

37.49

49.79

63.54

78.67

95.12

112.87

131.89

30 MPH

.00

1.75

6.91

15.17

26.29

40.04

56.23

74.69

95.31

118.00

142.69

169.31

197.83

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1147.

1101.

1062.

1028.

999.

973.

949.

927.

906.

887.

869.

852.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1343.

1226.

1130.

1052.

986.

930.

882.

839.

801.

766.

734.

705.

678.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.04

-12.68

-29.46

-53.92

-86.57

-127.92

-178.43

-238.37

-308.41

-389.00

-480.61

-583.68

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.30

7.73

14.28

23.15

34.50

48.52

65.26

85.01

107.93

134.17

163.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.92

.00

-10.07

-27.82

-53.76

-88.39

-132.18

-185.41

-248.74

-322.62

-407.51

-503.87

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.127927

.261492

.400282

.543869

.691918

.844168

1.000420

1.160517

1.324337

1.491790

1.662809

1.837347

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.01

2.22

3.86

5.89

8.29

11.04

14.13

17.54

21.28

25.33

29.69

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.02

4.45

7.72

11.78

16.57

22.07

28.25

35.08

42.56

50.65

59.37

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.05

8.90

15.44

23.56

33.15

44.15

56.50

70.17

85.11

101.31

118.75

30 MPH

.00

1.55

6.07

13.35

23.16

35.33

49.72

66.22

84.75

105.25

127.67

151.96

178.12

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1061.

1028.

998.

972.

948.

926.

906.

887.

869.

852.

836.

820.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1128.

1050.

985.

929.

881.

838.

800.

765.

733.

704.

677.

651.

627.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.58

-14.85

-34.32

-62.49

-99.83

-146.62

-203.52

-270.97

-349.45

-439.40

-541.33

-655.72

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.93

3.85

8.94

16.40

26.39

38.99

54.47

72.99

94.73

119.86

148.67

181.24

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.47

.00

-11.67

-32.05

-61.59

-100.58

-149.67

-209.33

-280.01

-362.16

-456.29

-562.88

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.138894

.282577

.430713

.583045

.739371

.899538

1.063423

1.230937

1.402012

1.576602

1.754680

1.936233

5 MPH

.00

.22

.87

1.90

3.31

5.06

7.16

9.58

12.32

15.38

18.74

22.41

26.39

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.73

3.81

6.62

10.13

14.32

19.16

24.64

30.75

37.48

44.82

52.78

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.47

7.61

13.23

20.26

28.64

38.32

49.29

61.51

74.96

89.65

105.55

30 MPH

.00

1.34

5.20

11.42

19.85

30.39

42.96

57.49

73.93

92.26

112.45

134.47

158.33

403

Bullet: Lyman # 457193 420 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .307

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1686.

1580.

1487.

1400.

1320.

1247.

1184.

1133.

1089.

1052.

1020.

992.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3021.

2651.

2327.

2061.

1827.

1624.

1450.

1308.

1197.

1107.

1032.

970.

917.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.31

-5.67

-13.50

-25.32

-41.55

-62.77

-89.61

-122.63

-162.40

-209.47

-264.37

-327.60

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.52

3.66

6.98

11.65

17.88

25.92

36.00

48.35

63.18

80.68

101.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.15

.00

-4.62

-13.22

-26.24

-44.25

-67.88

-97.68

-134.24

-178.10

-229.78

-289.80

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086106

.178057

.275960

.379975

.490386

.607373

.730920

.860481

.995577

1.135775

1.280672

1.429956

5 MPH

.00

.24

1.00

2.28

4.10

6.49

9.45

12.99

17.06

21.61

26.61

32.03

37.84

10 MPH

.00

.49

2.00

4.57

8.21

12.97

18.90

25.98

34.11

43.22

53.23

64.06

75.67

20 MPH

.00

.98

4.01

9.14

16.42

25.95

37.80

51.95

68.22

86.44

106.46

128.13

151.34

30 MPH

.00

1.46

6.01

13.71

24.63

38.92

56.69

77.93

102.33

129.66

159.69

192.19

227.02

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1592.

1498.

1410.

1329.

1256.

1191.

1139.

1094.

1057.

1024.

995.

969.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2695.

2362.

2092.

1854.

1647.

1470.

1323.

1210.

1117.

1041.

977.

923.

875.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.48

-6.36

-15.17

-28.34

-46.42

-70.05

-99.78

-136.19

-179.84

-231.25

-290.94

-359.40

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.70

4.12

7.81

12.96

19.85

28.71

39.75

53.19

69.20

87.97

109.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.33

.00

-5.26

-14.87

-29.40

-49.47

-75.65

-108.51

-148.60

-196.46

-252.59

-317.49

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.091208

.188378

.291619

.401226

.517393

.340146

.768998

.903433

1.043024

1.187358

1.336112

1.489039

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.05

2.37

4.25

6.71

9.74

13.32

17.38

21.90

26.84

32.17

37.86

10 MPH

.00

.52

2.10

4.74

8.50

13.41

19.49

26.64

34.77

43.81

53.68

64.33

75.72

20 MPH

.00

1.05

4.19

9.47

17.00

26.83

38.98

53.28

69.54

87.62

107.36

128.66

151.44

30 MPH

.00

1.57

6.29

14.21

25.49

40.24

58.47

79.91

104.31

131.42

161.04

193.00

227.15

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1506.

1417.

1336.

1262.

1196.

1143.

1098.

1060.

1026.

997.

971.

947.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2387.

2114.

1873.

1664.

1484.

1334.

1219.

1124.

1047.

982.

927.

879.

837.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.65

-7.18

-17.04

-31.75

-51.95

-78.22

-111.11

-151.18

-198.98

-255.01

-319.76

-393.70

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.94

4.61

8.69

14.44

22.07

31.80

43.84

58.36

75.55

95.59

118.63

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.56

.00

-5.89

-16.64

-32.87

-55.17

-84.09

-120.20

-164.03

-216.09

-276.88

-346.85

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096657

.199355

.308397

.423988

.546172

.674513

.808469

.947620

1.091546

1.239918

1.392479

1.549035

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.04

2.39

4.31

6.81

9.86

13.40

17.39

21.81

26.61

31.79

37.32

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.09

4.78

8.62

13.63

19.71

26.79

34.78

43.61

53.23

63.58

74.63

20 MPH

.00

1.02

4. .7

9.56

17.24

27.25

39.43

53.58

69.56

87.22

106.45

127.15

149.26

30 MPH

.00

1.53

6.26

14.33

25.87

40.88

59.14

80.37

104.34

130.84

159.68

190.73

223.89

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1412.

1331.

1257.

1193.

1140.

1096.

1057.

1025.

995.

969.

946.

924.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2098.

1859.

1652.

1474.

1326.

1213.

1119.

1043.

979.

924.

876.

834.

796.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.94

-8.23

-19.42

-36.14

-58.95

-88.42

-125.12

-169.56

-222.27

-283.72

-354.38

-434.57

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.18

5.20

9.84

16.29

24.79

35.51

48.64

64.39

82.92

104.38

128.86

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.80

.00

-6.70

-18.92

-37.24

-62.23

-94.43

-134.38

-182.60

-239.57

-305.73

-381.43

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.103086

.212532

.328535

.451123

.579818

.714103

.853556

.997760

1.146391

1.299198

1.455987

1.616607

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.10

2.51

4.50

7.02

10.04

13.51

17.40

21.68

26.33

31.33

36.66

10 MPH

.00

.54

2.21

5.02

9.00

14.05

20.08

27.03

34.81

43.36

52.66

62.65

73.32

20 MPH

.00

1.09

4.41

10.04

18.00

28.10

40.16

54.05

69.61

86.73

105.32

125.31

146.65

30 MPH

.00

1.63

6.62

15.07

26.99

42.14

60.25

81.08

104.42

130.09

157.98

187.96

219.97

404

Bullet: Lyman 457102 426 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .359

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1799.

1701.

1608.

1519.

1436.

1358.

1286.

1221.

1164.

1114.

1072.

1037.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3414.

3059.

2736.

2444

2182.

1949.

1744.

1565.

1410.

1281.

1174.

1088.

1016.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.16

-5.00

-11.84

-22.03

-36.02

-54.23

-77.15

-105.33

-139.36

-179.79

-227.20

-282.15

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.34

3.19

6.01

9.98

15.28

22.08

30.63

41.16

53.88

69.03

86.84

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.97

.00

-3.96

-11.27

-22.38

-37.72

-57.77

-83.07

-114.22

-151.78

-196.31

-248.38

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.081148

.166915

.257633

.353632

.455224

.562683

.676214

.795954

.921853

1.053667

1.190996

1.333379

5 MPH

.00

.19

.79

1.83

3.33

5.32

7.83

10.88

14.46

18.60

23.25

28.39

33.97

10 MPH

.00

.39

1.59

3.66

6.66

10.65

15.66

21.75

28.93

37.19

46.50

56.77

67.94

20 MPH

.00

.77

3.18

7.32

13.32

21.29

31.33

43.50

57.86

74.39

93.00

113.55

135.88

30 MPH

.00

1.16

4.76

10.98

19.98

31.94

46.99

65.25

86.79

111.58

139.49

170.32

203.81

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800

1702.

1609.

1520.

1437.

1359.

1287.

1222.

1165.

1115.

1073.

1037.

1006.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3064.

2741.

2449.

2186.

1953.

1747.

1567.

1413.

1283.

1176.

1089.

1017.

957.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.30

-5.58

-13.22

-24.64

-40.29

-60.63

-86.22

-117.66

-155.48

-200.28

-252.61

-313.00

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.50

3.56

6.74

11.19

17.10

24.69

34.19

45.83

59.85

76.46

95.87

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.12

.00

-4.47

-12.72

-25.20

-42.38

-64.81

-93.07

-127.73

-169.36

-218.52

-275.74

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085695

.176336

.272253

.373759

.481127

.594565

.714207

.840011

.971734

1.108979

1.251283

1.398264

5 MPH

.00

.21

.85

1.96

3.56

5.67

8.32

11.52

15.25

19.51

24.26

29.45

35.05

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.70

3.92

7.11

11.34

16.64

23.03

30.51

39.03

48.51

58.89

70.09

20 MPH

.00

.83

3.40

7.83

14.23

22.69

33.29

46.07

61.02

78.05

97.03

117.79

140.19

30 MPH

.00

1.25

5.11

11.75

21.34

34.03

49.93

69.10

91.53

117.08

145.54

176.68

210.28

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1607.

1518.

1435.

1357.

1286.

1221.

1163.

1114.

1072.

1036.

1005.

977.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2733.

2442.

2180.

1947.

1742.

1563.

1409.

1280.

1173.

1087.

1016.

955.

904.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.46

-6.27

-14.88

-27.73

-45.28

-68.11

-96.78

-131.86

-173.93

-223.54

-281.23

-347.50

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.40

1.68

4.02

7.60

12.57

19.17

27.64

38.21

51.08

66.49

84.62

105.64

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.30

.00

-5.10

-14.44

-28.49

-47.80

-72.97

-104.54

-143.10

-189.20

-243.38

-306.14

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.090768

.186820

.288468

.395985

.509576

.629375

.755332

.887200

1.024577

1.167002

1.314093

1.465562

5 MPH

.00

.22

.91

2.09

3.79

6.02

8.80

12.12

15.96

20.28

25.05

30.23

35.79

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.82

4.18

7.58

12.04

17.59

24.23

31.91

40.56

50.10

60.46

71.59

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.64

8.36

15.15

24.08

35.19

48.47

63.82

81.12

100.20

120.91

143.17

30 MPH

.00

1.34

5.46

12.55

22.73

36.11

52.78

72.70

95.74

121.68

150.29

181.37

214.76

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1512.

1429.

1352.

1281.

1216.

1159.

1110.

1069.

1034.

1003.

975.

951.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2421.

2162.

1931.

1728.

1551.

1398.

1271.

1166.

1081.

1011.

951.

900.

855.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.64

-7.13

-16.88

-31.37

-51.18

-76.88

-109.03

-148.20

-194.96

-249.83

-313.33

-385.94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.92

4.56

8.55

14.15

21.56

31.02

42.73

56.92

73.74

93.41

116.09

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.55

.00

-5.81

-16.36

-32.23

-53.99

-82.20

-117.43

-160.25

-211.18

-270.74

-339.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.096458

.198535

.306497

.420547

.540809

.667216

.799507

.937274

1.080055

1.227477

1.379257

1.535176

5 MPH

.00

.24

.97

2.22

4.01

6.34

9.21

12.61

16.48

20.79

25.52

30.62

36.10

10 MPH

.00

.48

1.94

4.44

8.02

12.68

18.43

25.21

32.96

41.59

51.04

61.25

72.19

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.88

8.89

16.03

25.36

36.86

50.43

65.92

83.18

102.07

122.50

144.38

30 MPH

.00

1.43

5.83

13.33

24.05

38.05

55.29

75.64

98.88

124.77

153.11

183.75

216.57

Bullet: Lyman 457102 426 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .359

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1418.

1341.

1271.

1208.

1152.

1104.

1064.

1029.

999

972.

947.

925.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2128.

1901.

1702.

1528.

1379.

1255.

1153.

1070.

1002.

944.

893.

849.

809.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.92

-8.17

-19.24

-35.71

-58.14

-87.10

-123.17

-166.90

-218.81

-279.41

-349.20

-428.45

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.16

5.14

9.68

16.00

24.31

34.83

47.74

63.26

81.56

102.83

127.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.79

.00

-6.61

-18.61

-36.59

-61.09

-92.70

-131.96

-179.41

-235.55

-300.88

-375.67

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102877

.211673

.326576

.447693

.574929

.708001

.846482

.989919

1.137954

1.290311

1.446779

1.607196

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.03

2.34

4.20

6.59

9.50

12.89

16.71

20.94

25.55

30.52

35.83

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.05

4.68

8.39

13.19

19.01

25.78

33.43

41.88

51.09

61.03

71.67

20 MPH

.00

1.01

4.11

9.35

16.79

26.38

38.02

51.56

66.85

83.76

102.19

122.07

143.33

30 MPH

.00

1.52

6.16

14.03

25.18

39.56

57.02

77.34

100.28

125.64

153.28

183.10

215.00

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1325.

1256.

1194.

1141.

1094.

1056.

1022.

992.

WO,

942.

920.

900.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1854.

1660.

1492.

1349.

1230.

1133.

1054.

988.

932.

883

839.

801.

765.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.22

-9.37

-22.07

-40.85

-66.30

-98.97

-139.43

-188.18

-245.74

-312.55

-388.97

-475.66

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.47

5.89

11.05

18.15

27.42

39.05

53.24

70.17

89.98

112.79

138.85

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.10

.00

-7.63

-21.35

-41.74

-69.35

-104.75

-148.44

-200.94

-262.68

-334.05

-415.67

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.110163

.226469

.348989

.477578

.611916

.751555

896058

1.045089

1.198389

1.355758

1.517043

1.682127

5 MPH

.00

.27

1.07

2.43

4.31

6.71

9.57

12.85

16.54

20.60

25.02

29.79

34.88

10 MPH

.00

.53

2.14

4.85

8.63

13.41

19.13

25.71

33.08

41.20

50.04

59.57

69.77

20 MPH

.00

1.06

4.29

9.70

17.25

26.82

38.26

51.41

66.16

82.40

100.08

119.14

139.54

30 MPH

.00

1.59

6.43

14.55

25.88

40.23

57.39

77.12

99.24

123.61

150.13

178.71

209.31

o

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•fe.

O

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Bullet: Lyman 457406 451 Gr,
Ballistic Coefficient: .387

' 3330

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2400.

2292

2186

2083.

1983.

1887.

1793.

1702.

1616.

1533.

1455.

1381.

1313.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

5767.

5259.

4785.

4346.

3939

3563.

3218.

2901.

2613.

2353.

2118.

1910.

1725.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.71

-3.07

-7.25

-13.42

-21.79

-32.60

-46.11

-62.61

-82.43

-105.97

-133.65

-165.87

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.20

.82

1.95

3.64

5.98

9.06

12.99

17.89

23.90

31.19

39.95

50.33

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.45

.00

-2.26

-6.52

-12.99

-21.89

-33.49

-48.07

-65.98

-87.61

-113.38

-143.69

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.063960

.130975

.201260

.275051

.352597

.434166

.520039

.610499

.705833

.806312

.912180

1.023634

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.13

.53

1.21

2.20

3.53

5.21

7.26

9.72

12.61

15.96

19.77

24.08

10 MPH

.00

.26

1.05

2.42

4.41

7.06

10.41

14.53

19.45

25.23

31.91

39.54

48.16

20 MPH

.00

.51

2.10

4.84

8.82

14.11

20.83

29.05

38.90

50.45

63.82

79.09

96.32

30 MPH

.00

.77

3.15

7.27

13.23

21.17

31.24

43.58

58.34

75.68

95.73

118.63

144.48

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2194.

2091.

1991.

1894.

1800.

1709.

1622.

1539.

1460.

1386.

1318.

1254.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

5297.

4821.

4379.

3969.

3591.

3243.

2925.

2635.

2372.

2135.

1925.

1739.

1574.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.78

-3.35

-7.91

-14.65

-23.81

-35.65

-50.46

-68.56

-90.33

-116.22

-146.63

-182.03

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.90

2.13

3.98

6.54

9.92

14.24

19.63

26.25

34.30

43.93

55.36

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.52

.00

-2.51

-7.20

-14.32

-24.11

-36.86

-52.91

-72.64

-96.48

-124.83

-158.18

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.066771

.136796

.210307

.287553

.368802

.454332

.544427

.639375

.739447

.844891

.955907

1.072645

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.14

.56

1.29.

2.35

3.76

5.55

7.74

10.35

13.42

16.96

20.99

25.52

10 MPH

.00

.27

1.12

2.58

4.70

7.52

11.09

15.47

20.70

26.84

33.92

41.98

51.05

20 MPH

.00

.55

2.24

5.16

9.39

15.04

22.19

30.94

41.41

53.68

67.84

83.96

102.09

30 MPH

.00

.82

3.36

7.74

14.09

22.55

33.28

46.41

62.11

80.52

101.75

125.94

153.14

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2097.

1997.

1899.

1805.

1714.

1627.

1544.

1465.

1390.

1321.

1257.

1199.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4846

4402.

3991.

3611.

3262.

2942.

2650.

2385.

2148.

1936.

1748.

1583.

1440.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.85

-3.67

-8.66

-16.07

-26.13

-39.14

-55.42

-75.37

-99.40

-127.92

-161.41

-200.43

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

.99

2.33

4.36

7.18

10.91

15.66

21.62

28.95

37.83

48.46

61.08

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-2.79

-7.98

-15.83

-26.64

-40.71

-58.45

-80.27

-106.58

-137.86

-174.67

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.069840

.143153

.220187

.301209

.386496

.476332

.571005

.670789

.775931

.886636

1.003053

1.125277

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.15

.60

1.38

2.51

4.01

5.92

8.25

11.03

14.28

18.02

22.27

27.02

10 MPH

.00

.29

1.19

2.75

5.01

8.02

11.83

16.50

22.06

28.56

36.05

44.54

54.05

20 MPH

.00

.58

2.39

5.51

10.03

16.05

23.67

32.99

44.12

57.13

72.10

89.07

108.10

30 MPH

.00

.88

3.58

8.26

15.04

24.07

35.50

49.49

66.18

85.69

108.14

133.61

162.15

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

2000.

1902.

1808.

1717.

1629.

1546.

1467.

1393.

1323.

1259.

1201.

1150.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4416.

4003.

3623.

3272.

2951.

2658.

2393.

2155.

1942.

1754.

1588.

1444.

1323.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.93

-4.04

-9.54

-17.69

-28.78

-43.14

-61.15

-83.22

-109.78

-141.28

-178.30

-221.35

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.08

2.57

4.81

7.92

12.03

17.31

23.92

32.04

41.86

53.62

67.53

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

.00

-3.11

-8.87

-17.57

-29.53

-45.14

-64.82

-88.98

-118.10

-152.72

-193.37

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.073201

.150116

.231009

.316159

.405850

.500368

.599988

.704960

.815489

.931727

1.053773

1.181517

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.16

.64

1.47

2.68

4.29

6.32

8.80

11.75

15.19

19.13

23.59

28.54

10 MPH

.00

.31

1.28

2.94

5.36

8.57

12.64

17.60

23.50

30.38

38.27

47.18

57.09

20 MPH

.00

.62

2.56

5.89

10.72

17.14

25.27

35.20

47.00

60.77

76.54

94.36

114.18

30 MPH

.00

.94

3.83

8.83

16.07

25.72

37.91

52.79

70.50

91.15

114.81

141.54

171.27

Bullet: Lyman 457406 451 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .387

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000.

1903.

1808.

1717.

1630.

1546

1467.

1393.

1324

1259.

1201.

1150.

1105.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4005.

3624

3274

2952.

2660.

2394.

2156.

1943.

1754.

1588.

1445.

1324.

1223.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.03

-4.46

-10.54

-19.57

-31.85

-47.78

-67.78

-92.25

-121.67

-156.61

-197.57

-245.09

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.20

2.84

5.32

8.77

13.34

19.22

26.56

35.56

46.46

59.46

74.77

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.82

.00

-3.47

-9.89

-19.57

-32.89

-50.28

-72.15

-98.97

-131.30

-169.65

-214.56

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.076899

.157775

.242907

.332579

.427076

.526676

.631625

.742130

.858345

.980367

1.108087

1.241248

5 MPH

.00

.17

.68

1.58

2.87

4.58

6.75

9.38

12.51

16.13

20.27

24.91

30.03

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.37

3.15

5.73

9.17

13.49

18.77

25.01

32.27

40.54

49.82

60.06

20 MPH

.00

.67

2.74

6.30

11.47

18.33

26.99

37.53

50.03

64.54

81.09

99.65

120.12

30 MPH

.00

1.00

4.11

9.45

17.20

27.50

40.48

56.30

75.04

96.81

121.63

149.47

180.18

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1806.

1715.

1628.

1544.

1465.

1391.

1322.

1258.

1200.

1149.

1104.

1066.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3615.

3265.

2944.

2652.

2388.

2150.

1937.

1750.

1584.

1441.

1321.

1221.

1138.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-4.96

-11.71

-21.74

-35.42

-53.19

-75.44

-102.66

-135.40

-174.18

-219.53

-271.99

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.33

3.15

5.91

9.76

14.88

21.43

29.59

39.61

51.66

65.99

82.80

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.95

.00

-3.90

-11.08

-21.91

-36.82

-56.22

-80.58

-110.47

-146.39

-188.89

-238.49

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.080985

.166233

.256029

350658

.450395

.555489

.666143

.782509

.904680

1.032544

1.165840

1.304191

5 MPH

.00

.18

.73

1.69

3.07

4.90

7.20

9.99

13.28

17.09

21.39

26.17

31.40

10 MPH

.00

.36

1.47

3.38

6.14

9.80

14.40

19.98

26.56

34.17

42.78

52.35

62.80

20 MPH

.00

.72

2.94

6.75

12.27

19.59

28.80

39.96

53.13

68.34

85.56

104.69

125.60

30 MPH

.00

1.08

4.40

10.13

18.41

29.39

43.19

59.93

79.69

102.51

128.34

157.04

188.40

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1709.

1622.

1539.

1460.

1387.

1318.

1254.

1196.

1146

1102.

1064

1032.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3244

2925.

2635.

2372.

2136.

1925.

1739.

1574.

1433.

1314.

1215.

1134.

1066.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.28

-5.53

-13.08

-24.31

-39.65

-59.49

-84.33

-114.74

-151.21

-194.28

-244.50

-302.38

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.48

3.52

6.62

10.95

16.67

23.97

33.06

44.16

57.50

73.28

91.70

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.11

.00

-4.40

-12.49

-24.69

-41.39

-63.09

-90.35

-123.68

-163.61

-210.69

-265.43

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085521

.175606

.270543

.370604

.476035

.587038

.703762

.826291

.954499

1.088119

1.226768

1.370049

5 MPH

.00

.19

.79

1.81

3.28

5.22

7.66

10.60

14.05

18.00

22.42

27.29

32.56

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.57

3.62

6.56

10.45

15.32

21.20

28.09

35.99

44.84

54.58

65.13

20 MPH

.00

.77

3.15

7.23

13.12

20.90

30.64

42.39

56.19

71.98

89.68

109.16

130.26

30 MPH

.00

1.15

4.72

10.85

19.68

31.35

45.96

63.59

84.28

107.98

134.53

163.73

195.39

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1613.

1531.

1452.

1379.

1311.

1248.

1191.

1141.

1097.

1060.

1028.

1000.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2894.

2606.

2346.

2112.

1904.

1720.

1559.

1420.

1303.

1206.

1126.

1059.

1001.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.44

-6.21

-14.71

-27.36

-44.57

-66.83

-94.71

-128.71

-169.37

-217.23

-272.79

-336.56

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.39

1.66

3.97

7.47

12.33

18.70

26.86

36.99

49.32

64.04

81.36

101.45

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.29

.00

-5.02

-14.19

-27.92

-46.69

-71.09

-101.61

-138.79

-183.16

-235.25

-295.53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.090581

.186042

.286655

.392661

.504256

.621585

.744714

.873501

1.007663

1.146809

1.290551

1.438581

5 MPH

.00

.21

.84

1.93

3.50

5.55

8.11

11.18

14.75

18.79

23.27

28 16

33.42

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.68

3.86

6.99

11.10

16.22

22.36

29.50

37.58

46.54

56.31

66.84

20 MPH

.00

.83

3.37

7.73

13.98

22.20

32.45

44.73

59.00

75.17

93.09

112.63

133.67

30 MPH

.00

1.24

5.05

11.59

20.97

33.31

48.67

67.09

88.50

112.75

139.63

168.94

200.51

408

Bullet: Lyman 457406 451 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .387

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1518.

1441.

1368.

1301.

1238.

1182.

1133.

1091.

1055

1024.

996.

971.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2563.

2307.

2078.

1873.

1694.

1535.

1400.

1286.

1192.

1115.

1049.

993.

944.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.63

-7.06

-16.70

-30.97

-50.38

-75.49

-106.81

-144.87

-190.22

-243.35

-304.75

-374.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.90

4.51

8 42

13.86

21.05

30.18

41.46

55.11

71.29

90.18

111.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.53

.00

-5.73

-16.10

-31.60

-52.80

-80.21

-114.37

-155.80

-205.03

-262.52

-328.77

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.096259

.197710

.304589

.417082

.535330

.659368

.789026

.924003

1.063898

1.208333

1.357014

1.509710

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.22

.90

2.05

3.70

5.86

8.52

11.68

15.31

19.37

23.83

28.67

33.85

10 MPH

.00

.44

1.80

4.11

7.41

11.72

17.05

23.37

30.62

38.75

47.67

57.33

67.71

20 MPH

.00

.88

3.59

8.22

14.81

23 44

34.10

46.74

61.25

77.49

95.33

114.67

135.42

30 MPH

.00

1.32

5.39

12.32

22.22

35.15

51.15

70.11

91.87

116.24

143.00

172.00

203.13

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1424.

1352.

1286.

1225.

1170.

1123.

1082.

1048.

1017.

990.

965.

943.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2253.

2029.

1830.

1655.

1502.

1372.

1263.

1173.

1099.

1036.

981.

933.

890

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.91

-8.12

-19.07

-35.28

-57.31

-85.67

-120.90

-163.52

-214.04

-272.95

-340.72

-417.73

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.15

5.08

9.52

15.69

23.77

33.97

46.48

61.48

79.17

99.70

123.20

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.77

.00

-6.51

-18.29

-35.89

-59.81

-90.61

-128.80

-174.89

-229.36

-292 69

-365.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.102666

.210807

.324595

.444169

.569506

.700406

.836539

.977495

1.122917

1.272526

1.426104

1.583481

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.23

.95

2.16

3.89

6.12

8.84

12.02

15.62

19.62

23.98

28.70

33.75

10 MPH

.00

.47

1.90

4.33

7.77

12.23

17.67

24.03

31.24

39.23

47.96

57.39

67.49

20 MPH

.00

.94

3.80

8.66

15.55

24.47

35.34

48.06

62.48

78.47

95.93

114.79

134.99

30 MPH

.00

1.41

5.71

12.99

23.32

36.70

53.01

72.09

93.72

117.70

143.89

172.18

202.48

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1330.

1265.

1207.

1154.

1109.

1071.

1037.

1008.

982.

958.

936.

916.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1962.

1772.

1603.

1458.

1334.

1232.

1148

1077.

1017.

965.

919.

877.

840

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.21

-9.31

-21.87

-40.40

-65.44

-97.52

-137.16

-184.85

-241.09

-306.32

-380.89

-465.28

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.45

5.82

10.89

17.85

26.89

38.22

52.03

68.47

87.72

109.88

135.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.07

.00

-7.53

-21.03

-41.03

-68.08

-102.69

-145.36

-196.56

-256.77

-326.30

-405.66

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.109943

.225580

.347023

.474180

.606806

.744534

.886960

1.033753

1.184655

1.339466

1.498028

1.660216

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

.99

2.25

4.01

6.26

8.95

12.05

15.54

19.39

23.59

28.11

32.96

10 MPH

.00

.49

1.99

4.50

8.03

12.51

17.90

24.10

31.08

38.79

47.17

56.22

65.91

20 MPH

.00

.99

3.98

9.01

16.05

25.02

35.79

48.21

62.17

77.57

94.35

112.45

131.82

30 MPH

.00

1.48

5.96

13.51

24.08

37.54

53.69

72.31

93.25

116.36

141.52

168.67

197.74

409

Bullet: Lyman 457125 464 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .391

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2300.

2195.

2093

1994.

1898.

1805.

1715.

1628.

1546.

1467.

1394

1325.

1261.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

5449

4965

4514

4096.

3710.

3355.

3028

2731.

2461.

2218

2001.

1809.

1638.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.77

-3.35

-7.90

-14.63

-23.77

-35.57

-50.32

-68.33

-90.00

-115.74

-145.94

-181.09

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.21

.90

2.12

3.97

6.52

9.89

14.18

19.54

26.12

34 10

43 65

54.98

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.52

.00

-2.50

-7.18

-14.27

-24.03

-36.73

-52.69

-72.31

-96.00

-124.16

-157.26

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.066755

.136728

.210146

.287254

.368313

.453594

.543376

.637941

.737558

842469

.952879

1 068948

5 MPH

.00

.14

.55

1.28

2.32

3.72

5.48

7.64

10.23

13.25

16.75

20.72

25.20

10 MPH

.00

.27

1.11

2.55

4.64

7.43

10.96

15.29

20.45

26.51

3349

41.45

50.40

20 MPH

.00

54

2.22

5.10

9.29

14.86

21.93

30.57

40.90

53.01

66.98

82.89

100.79

30 MPH

.00

.81

3.32

7.65

13.93

22.30

32.89

45.86

61.35

79.52

100.48

124.34

151.19

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2098.

1999

1902.

1809.

1719.

1632.

1549.

1471.

1397.

1328.

1264

1205.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4986

4534

4114

3727.

3370.

3043

2744

2473.

2229.

2010.

1817.

1646

1496

DROP (IN)

.00

-.85

-3.66

-8.65

-16.04

-26.07

-39.04

-55.26

-75.11

-99.02

-127.37

-160.64

-199.39

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

.98

2.33

4.35

7.16

10.87

15.60

21.52

28.80

37.61

48.15

60.65

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

61

.00

-2.78

-7.96

-15.79

-26.55

-40.57

-58.20

-79.90

-106.05

-137.11

-173.65

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.069823

.143080

.220016

.300890

.385974

.475547

.569889

.669271

.773939

884096

.999901

1.121507

5 MPH

.00

.14

.59

1.36

2.48

3.97

5.85

8.15

10.90

14.11

17.80

21.99

26.69

10 MPH

.00

.29

1.18

2.72

4.96

7.93

11.70

16.30

21.79

28.21

35.60

43.98

53.39

20 MPH

.00

.58

2.36

5.45

9.91

15.86

23.39

32.60

43.58

56.43

71.20

87.97

106.77

30 MPH

.00

.87

3.55

8.17

14.87

23.79

35.09

48.90

65.38

84.64

106.80

131.95

160.16

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100.

2001.

1904.

1811.

1720.

1634.

1551.

1472.

1399.

1330.

1265.

1206.

1154.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4543

4123

3735.

3377.

3049.

2750.

2478.

2233.

2015.

1821.

1649.

1499

1373.

DROP (IN)

.00

-.93

-4.03

-9.52

-17.66

-28.72

-43.03

-60.95

-82.93

-109.35

-140.67

-177.45

-220.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

00

26

1.08

2.56

4.80

7.90

11.99

17.23

23.81

31.87

41.61

53.28

67.07

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

00

-3.10

-8.85

-17.52

-29.44

-44.97

-64.56

-88.58

-117.51

-151.91

-192.27

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.073183

150038

.230826

.315818

.405293

.499532

598805

.703358

.813397

.929083

1.050569

1.177770

5 MPH

00

.15

.63

1.46

2.65

4.24

6.24

8.69

11.61

15.01

18.90

23.31

28.22

10 MPH

00

.31

1.26

2.91

5.30

8 47

12.49

17.39

23.22

30.02

37.80

46.61

56.43

20 MPH

00

62

2.53

5 82

10.60

16.95

24.98

34.78

46.44

60.03

75.61

93.23

112.86

30 MPH

00

.93

3.79

8.73

15.89

25.42

37.47

52.17

69 66

90.05

113.41

139.84

169.29

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000

1904

1810

1720.

1633.

1551

1472.

1398.

1329.

1265.

1206.

1154

1109

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4120

3732

3375.

3047.

2748

2477.

2232.

2013.

1820.

1648.

1498.

1372.

1267.

DROP (IN)

00

-1.03

-4.46

-10.53

-19.53

-31.78

-47.66

-67.58

-91.94

-121.21

-155.95

-196.67

-243.89

MID-RANGE (IN)

00

.28

1.20

2.83

5.31

8.75

13.30

19.15

26.44

35.38

46.20

59.10

74.29

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.82

.00

-3.47

-9.87

-19.51

-32.79

-50.11

-71.87

-98.54

-130.67

-168.78

-213.40

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

076879

.157692

.242711

.332215

426484

.525789

630375

.740449

.856168

.977688

1.104922

1.237625

5 MPH

00

.17

68

1.56

2.83

4.53

6.67

9.27

12.36

15.94

20.04

24.63

29.71

10 MPH

.00

.33

1.35

3.12

5.67

9.06

13.34

18.55

24.72

31.89

40.07

49.27

59.42

20 MPH

.00

66

2.71

6.23

11.34

18.12

26.68

37.09

49 44

63.77

80.15

98.53

118.84

30 MPH

.00

99

4 06

9.35

17.01

27.18

40.02

55 64

74.16

95.66

120.22

147.80

178.27

410

Bullet: Lyman 457125 464 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .391

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1807.

1717.

1630.

1548.

1469.

1395.

1327.

1263.

1204.

1152.

1107.

1069.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3719.

3362.

3036.

2737.

2467.

2223.

2006.

1813.

1642.

1493.

1368.

1263.

1177.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-4.95

-11.69

-21.70

-35.35

-53.06

-75.22

-102.31

-134.89

-173.46

-218.57

-270.74

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.33

3.15

5.90

9.74

14.83

21.34

29.46

39.41

51.38

65.61

82.31

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.95

.00

-3.89

-11.05

-21.85

-36.71

-56.02

-80.26

-109.99

-145.71

-187.97

-237.29

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.080964

.166144

.255820

350271

449767

.554553

.664832

.780761

.902489

1.029923

1.162815

1.300793

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.18

.73

1.67

3.03

4.84

7.12

9.87

13.13

16.89

21.16

25.91

31.10

10 MPH

.00

.35

1.45

3.34

6.07

9.69

14.23

19.75

26.26

33.79

42.32

51.81

62.20

20 MPH

.00

.71

2.90

6.68

12.14

19.37

28.47

39.49

52.51

67.57

84.64

103.63

124.41

30 MPH

.00

1.06

4.36

10.02

18.21

29.06

42.70

59.24

78.77

101.36

126.96

155.44

186.61

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1710.

1624.

1542.

1464.

1390.

1322.

1258.

1200.

1149.

1104.

1066.

1034.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3338.

3013.

2717.

2448.

2207.

1991.

1800.

1630.

1483.

1359.

1256.

1172.

1101.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.28

-5.53

-13.06

-24.26

-39.55

-59.33

-84.08

-114.35

-150.65

-193.53

-243.51

-301.12

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.48

3.51

6.60

10.92

16.61

23.87

32.92

43.96

57.21

72.90

91.23

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.11

.00

-4.39

-12.45

-24.61

-41.25

-62.86

-89.99

-123.16

-162.90

-209.74

-264.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.085498

.175511

.270320

.370193

.475372

.586057

.702405

.824554

952396

1.085670

1.224001

1.366988

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.19

.78

1.79

3.24

5.17

7.57

10.48

13.89

17.81

22.21

27.05

32.29

10 MPH

.00

.38

1.56

3.58

6.49

10.33

15.15

20.96

27.79

35.62

44.41

54.09

64.59

20 MPH

.00

.76

3.11

7.15

12.97

20.66

30.29

41.91

55.58

71.24

88.82

108.18

129.18

30 MPH

.00

1.14

4.67

10.73

19.46

31.00

45.44

62.87

83.36

106.86

133.23

162.27

193.77

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1614.

1532.

1455.

1382.

1314.

1251.

1194.

1143.

1100.

1062.

1030.

1002.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2977.

2684

2419.

2180.

1967.

1779.

1612.

1467.

1346.

1245.

1162.

1093.

1033.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.44

-6.20

-14.69

-27.32

-44.48

-66.66

-94.44

-128.31

-168.82

-216.50

-271.85

-335.38

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.39

1.66

3.96

7.45

12.29

18.64

26.76

36.84

49.11

63.77

81.01

101.03

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.29

.00

-5.01

-14.16

-27.84

-46.55

-70.85

-101.25

-138.28

-182.47

-234.36

-294.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.090556

.185940

.286418

.392227

.503562

.620585

.743411

871905

1.005793

1.144687

1.288195

1.436006

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.20

.83

1.91

3.46

5.49

8.02

11.07

14.61

18.63

23.09

27.95

33.19

10 MPH

.00

.41

1.67

3.82

6.91

10.98

16.05

22.13

29.22

37.25

46.17

55.90

66.38

20 MPH

.00

82

3.33

7.64

13.83

21.96

32.09

44.27

58.44

74.51

92.34

111.80

132.77

30 MPH

.00

1.23

5.00

11.46

20.74

32 94

48.14

66.40

87.66

111.76

138.51

167.70

199.15

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1519.

1442.

1370.

1303.

1241.

1184.

1135.

1093.

1056.

1025.

997.

972.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2637.

2376

2142.

1934.

1749.

1585.

1445.

1327.

1230.

1150.

1082.

1024.

973.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.63

-7.06

-16.68

-30.92

-50.28

-75.32

-106.54

-144.49

-189.70

-242.67

-303.90

-373.86

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.90

4.51

8.41

13.82

20.98

30.08

41.32

54.92

71.06

89.89

111.61

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.53

.00

-5.72

-16.06

-31.51

-52.65

-79.97

-114.02

-155.32

-204.39

-261.72

-327.77

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.096233

.197602

.304340

.416629

.534639

.658441

.787874

.922640

1.062342

1.206597

1.355109

1.507645

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.22

.89

2.03

3.66

5.80

8.44

11.58

15.19

19.24

23.68

28.50

33.67

10 MPH

.00

.44

1.78

4.06

7.33

11.60

16.89

23.17

30.38

38.47

47.36

57.00

67.35

20 MPH

.00

.87

3.56

8.13

14.65

23.19

33.77

46.33

60.77

76.94

94.72

114.00

134.69

30 MPH

.00

1.31

5.33

12.19

21.98

34.79

50.66

69.50

91.15

115.42

142.08

171.00

202.04

Bullet: Lyman 457125 464 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .391

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1424.

1353.

1288.

1226.

1172.

1124.

1083.

1048.

1018.

991.

966.

944.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2318

2090.

1887.

1708.

1549.

1415.

1302.

1209.

1132.

1067.

1011.

961.

917.

DROP (IN)

0.0

-1.91

-8.11

-19.04

-35.22

-57.21

-85.50

-120.66

-163.19

-213.61

-272.40

-340.03

-416.90

MID-RANGE (IN)

0.0

0.51

2.14

5.07

9.50

15.65

23.71

33.89

46.37

61.35

78.99

99.48

122.95

BULLET PATH (IN)

-0.75

1.77

0.00

-6.50

-18.25

-35.81

-59.67

-90.40

-128.50

-174.49

-228.85

-292.05

-364 49

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

0.0

0.102638

0.210694

0.324337

0.443745

0.568921

0.699667

0.835656

0.976481

1.121780

1.271273

1.424741

1.582013

5 MPH

0.0

0.23

0.94

2.14

3.85

6.07

8.77

11.94

15.53

19.52

23.87

28.58

33.62

10 MPH

0.0

0.46

1.88

4.28

7.70

12.13

17.54

23.88

31.06

39.03

47.74

57.15

67.23

20 MPH

0.0

0.93

3.76

8.57

15.40

24.26

35.08

47.75

62.12

78.07

95.49

114.31

134.47

30 MPH

0.0

1.39

5.65

12.85

23.10

36.39

52.62

71.63

93.18

117.10

143.23

171.46

201.70

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1331.

1266.

1207.

1155.

1110.

1071.

1038.

1008

982

958

936.

916

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2019.

1825.

1652.

1502.

1375.

1269.

1182.

1109.

1047.

993

946

903.

865.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.20

-9.30

-21.85

-40.36

-65.36

-97 41

-137.00

-184 64

-240.82

-305.99

-380.48

-464.79

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.58

2.45

5.81

10.88

17.83

26 86

38.18

51.97

68.39

87.63

109.76

134.99

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.07

.00

-7.52

-21.00

-40 98

-68.00

-102.56

-145.18

-196.33

-256.47

-325.93

-405.22

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.109914

.225471

.346827

.473900

.606446

744100

.886458

1.033188

1.184030

1.338784

1.497290

1.659425

5 MPH

.00

.24

.98

2.24

3.99

6.22

8.91

12.01

15.49

19.34

23.53

28.05

32.89

10 MPH

.00

49

1.97

4 47

7.98

12.45

17.82

24.02

30.98

3868

47.05

56.09

65.77

20 MPH

.00

.98

3.94

8 94

15.96

24.90

35 64

48.03

61.97

77.35

94.11

112.19

131.55

30 MPH

.00

1.46

5.91

13.41

23.93

37.35

53.46

72.05

92.95

116.03

141.16

168.28

197.32

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300

1238

1182

1133.

1091.

1055.

1023.

995

970

948

927.

907.

889

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1741.

1578

1439.

1322.

1225

1146

1079

1021.

970.

925.

884

848

814

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.56

-10.83

-25.30

-46.53

-75.05

-111.35

-155.93

-209.26

-271.80

-343.81

-425.91

-518 54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.68

2.85

6.70

12.44

20.27

30.37

42.92

58.10

76.05

96.86

120.76

147.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.48

.00

-8 69

-24.13

-46.85

-77.37

-116.16

-163.70

-220.46

-286.67

-362.98

-449.83

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.118299

.242386

.372091

.507107

647036

.791498

.940200

1.092912

1.249453

1.409683

1.573491

1.740793

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.02

2.28

4.01

6.17

8.73

11.66

14.95

18.57

22.51

26.77

31 34

10 MPH

00

.51

2.04

4 56

8.02

12.34

17.46

23.32

29 89

37.13

45 03

53.55

62 69

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.09

9.13

16.04

24 68

34.92

46.64

59 78

74.27

90.05

107.10

125.37

30 MPH

00

1.54

6.13

13.69

24.06

37.02

52.37

69 96

89 67

111.40

135.08

160 65

188 06

Bullet: Lyman 457132 490 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .384

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

2200.

2096

1995

1897.

1802

1711.

1623.

1539

1460.

1385

1316

1252

1195

ENERGY (FT-LB)

5265.

4779.

4330.

3914

3533.

3183

2865.

2577.

2318

2088

1884

1706

1553

DROP (IN)

.00

-.85

-3.67

-8.67

-16.09

-26.17

-39.22

-55.55

-75 56

-99 69

-128.34

-162.00

-201.23

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.23

.99

2.34

4 37

7.20

10.93

15.71

21.69

29.07

38.00

48.69

61 40

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.61

.00

-2.79

-7.99

-15.86

-26.70

-40.82

-58.62

-80 54

-106.98

-138 42

-175 45

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

069853

.143208

.220318

.301453

386895

.476934

.571860

671952

.777457

888582

1 005464

1 128153

5 MPH

00

.15

.60

1.39

2.53

4 05

5.97

8.32

11.13

14 42

18.20

22 48

27.28

10 MPH

.00

.29

1.20

2.78

5.06

8 09

11 94

16.65

22.26

28.83

36 39

44 96

54 55

20 MPH

.00

.59

2.41

5.55

10.11

16 19

23.88

33.29

44.53

57 66

72.78

89.92

109.11

30 MPH

.00

.88

3.61

8.33

15.17

24 28

35 82

49.94

66.79

86 50

109.17

134 88

163.66

VELOCITY (FPS)

2100

1999

1901

1806

1714

1626

1542.

1463.

1388

1319

1255.

1197.

1146.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4797.

4346

3930.

3547.

3196

2877.

2587.

2328

2096.

1892

1713.

1559.

1429.

DROP (IN)

.00

-94

-4.04

-9.55

-17.72

-28 83

-43.23

-61.28

-83 44

-110.10

-141.74

-178.95

-222.21

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.26

1.09

2.57

4.82

7.94

12.06

17.36

24.00

32.16

42.04

53.88

67.88

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.71

00

-3.11

-8 88

-17.60

-29.60

-45.26

-65.02

-89.28

-118.53

-153.34

-194.21

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.073215

.150175

.231149

.316419

.406275

.501007

600894

706186

817090

.933749

1.056216

1 184367

5 MPH

.00

.16

.64

1.48

2.70

4 32

6.37

8.88

11.86

15.33

19.31

23.80

28 80

10 MPH

.00

.31

1.29

2.97

5.40

8.65

12.75

17.76

23.72

30 66

38 63

47.61

57.59

20 MPH

.00

63

2 58

5 94

10.81

17.29

25.50

35.51

47.43

61.33

77.25

95.22

115.18

30 MPH

.00

.94

3.86

8.90

16.21

25.94

38.25

53.27

71.15

91.99

115.88

142.82

172.77

VELOCITY (FPS)

2000

1902

1807.

1715.

1627

1543.

1464

1389

1319.

1255

1198

1147.

1103.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

4351.

3934.

3551.

3200

2880

2591.

2331

2099.

1894

1714

1560

1430

1323.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.04

-4.47

-10.56

-19.59

-31.90

-47.87

-67.93

-9249

-122.03

-157.12

-198.26

-246.00

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.28

1.20

2.84

5.33

8.79

13.38

19.28

26.65

35.70

46.66

59.73

75.13

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

82

.00

-3.48

-9.91

-19.61

-32.97

-50.42

-72.37

-99.30

-131 78

-170.31

-215.44

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.076914

.157839

.243057

.332857

.427529

.527354

.632581

.743417

860007

982406

1.110491

1.243995

5 MPH

.00

.17

69

1.59

2.89

462

6.81

9.47

12.62

16.28

2045

25 12

30.27

10 MPH

.00

.34

1.38

3.18

5.78

9.25

13.61

18.93

25.24

32.56

40.90

50.25

60 54

20 MPH

.00

.67

2.76

6.36

11.57

18 49

27.23

37.87

5048

65.12

81.81

100 49

121 09

30 MPH

.00

1.01

4 14

9.53

17.35

27.74

40.84

56.80

75.72

97.68

122.71

150.74

181.63

VELOCITY (FPS)

1900.

1805.

1713.

1626.

1542.

1462

1388

1318

1254.

1197.

1146.

1102.

1064

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3927.

3544

3194

2874

2586

2326

2095

1890

1711.

1558.

1428.

1321.

1232.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.15

-4.96

-11.73

-21.77

-35.48

-53.30

-75.61

-102.92

-135.79

-174.72

-220.26

-272 94

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.32

1.33

3.16

5.92

9.79

14.92

21.49

29 69

39.76

51.88

66.28

83.17

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

.96

.00

-3.91

-11.10

-21.95

-36.91

-56.37

-80.82

-110.83

-146.91

-189.59

-239.41

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

081002

.166301

.256189

350954

450876

556205

.667146

.783842

906346

1.034532

1.168130

1.306760

5 MPH

.00

.18

.74

1.70

3.09

4 94

7.26

10.08

13.40

17.23

21.57

26.37

31.63

10 MPH

.00

.36

1.48

3.41

6.19

9 88

14 52

20.15

26.80

34.46

43.13

52.75

63.25

20 MPH

.00

.72

2.96

6.81

12.38

19.76

29.05

40.31

53 60

68 93

86.26

105.50

126.51

30 MPH

.00

1 08

4 44

10.22

18.57

29 64

43.57

60 46

80.39

103.39

129.39

158.25

189 76

413

Bullet: Lyman 457132 490 Gr
Ballistic Coefficient: .384

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1709.

1621.

1537.

1458.

1384.

1315.

1251.

1194

1143

1100.

1062.

1030.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3525.

3176.

2858.

2571.

2313.

2083.

1880.

1702.

1550.

1422

1315.

1228

1154.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.29

-5.54

-13.09

-24.34

-39.71

-59.61

-84.52

-115.02

-151.62

-194.85

-245.24

-303.32

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.35

1.48

3.52

6.63

10.97

16.71

24.04

33.17

44.32

57.71

73.56

92.06

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.11

.00

-4.41

-12.51

-24.74

-41.49

-63.25

-90.61

-124.06

-164 15

-211.40

-266.34

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.085538

.175679

.270714

.370919

476543

.587789

.704796

.827610

.956093

1.089970

1.228856

1.372357

5 MPH

.00

.19

.79

1.82

3.31

5.27

7.73

10.69

14.16

18.14

22.58

27.47

32.77

10 MPH

.00

.39

1.59

3.65

6.62

10.54

15.45

21.38

28.33

36.27

45.17

54.95

65 53

20 MPH

.00

.78

3.17

7.29

13.23

21.08

30.90

42.75

56.65

72.54

90.34

109.89

131.07

30 MPH

.00

1.16

4.76

10.94

19.85

31.61

46.35

64.13

84 98

108.82

135.50

164.84

196 60

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1613.

1529.

1451.

1377.

1308

1245.

1189.

1139.

1096.

1059.

1027.

999.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3144

2829.

2545.

2289

2062.

1862.

1687.

1537.

1411.

1306.

1220.

1148

1086

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.44

-6.22

-14.73

-27.40

-44 64

-66.95

-94.91

-129.00

-169.79

-217.78

-273.51

-337.46

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.39

1.67

3.97

7.48

12.35

18.74

26.93

37.10

49.47

64.25

81.63

101.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.29

.00

-5.03

-14.21

-27.97

-46.80

-71.27

-101.88

-139.18

-183.69

-235.94

-296.40

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.090599

186120

.286836

.392993

.504787

.622353

.745718

.874732

1 009107

1.148449

1.292373

1.440573

5 MPH

.00

.21

.85

1.95

3.52

5.60

8.18

11.27

14.86

18.92

23.42

28.32

33.59

10 MPH

.00

.42

1.70

3.89

7.05

11.20

16.36

22.54

29.72

37.84

46.83

56.63

67.19

20 MPH

.00

.83

3.40

7.79

14.10

22.39

32.72

45.08

59 44

7568

93.67

113.27

134.38

30 MPH

.00

1.25

5.09

11.68

21.15

33.59

49.07

67.62

89.15

113.51

140.50

169.90

201.56

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1517.

1439.

1366.

1299.

1236.

1181.

1132.

1090.

1054.

1023.

995.

970.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2785.

2505.

2254

2031.

1834.

1662.

1516.

1394.

1292.

1209.

1138.

1077.

1024

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.63

-7.07

-16.72

-31.01

-50.46

-75.63

-107.01

-145.17

-190.62

-243.87

-305.41

-375.72

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.45

1.90

4.52

8.44

13.89

21.09

30.25

41.57

55.25

71.47

90.41

112.23

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.53

.00

-5.74

-16.12

-31.66

-52.92

-80.39

-114.64

-156.18

-205.52

-263.15

-329.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.096279

.197793

.304780

.417428

.535865

660088

.789924

925066

1.065114

1.209691

1.358505

1.511328

5 MPH

.00

.22

.91

2.07

3.73

5.91

8.59

11.76

15.41

19.48

23.95

28 80

34.00

10 MPH

.00

.45

1.81

4.14

7.47

11.81

17.18

23.53

30.81

38.96

47.91

57.60

67.99

20 MPH

.00

.89

3.62

8.28

14.93

23.62

34.35

47.05

61.62

77.92

95.81

115.19

135.99

30 MPH

.00

1.34

5.43

12.42

22.40

35.44

51.53

70.58

92.43

116.88

143.72

172.79

203.98

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1423.

1351.

1284.

1224

1169.

1122.

1082.

1047.

1016.

989.

965.

943.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2448

2203.

1985.

1795.

1629.

1488

1370.

1273.

1192.

1124.

1065.

1013.

966.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.91

-8.12

-19.08

-35.32

-57.38

-85.79

-121.07

-163.77

-214.37

-273.37

-341.23

-418.35

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.51

2.15

5.09

9.54

15.71

23.81

34.04

46.56

61.59

79.30

99.86

123.39

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.77

.00

-6.52

-18.32

-35.95

-59.92

-90.77

-129.02

-175.19

-229.75

-293.18

-365 86

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.102687

.210894

.324792

444492

.569953

.700970

.837211

.978268

1.123783

1.273480

1.427142

1.584600

5 MPH

.00

.24

96

2.18

3.92

6.16

8 89

12.07

15.69

19.69

24.07

28.79

33.84

10 MPH

.00

.47

1.92

4 36

7.83

12.31

17.77

24.15

31.38

39.39

48 13

57.58

67.69

20 MPH

.00

.95

3.83

8.73

15.66

24.62

35.54

48.30

62.75

78.77

96.27

115.15

135.38

30 MPH

00

1.42

5.75

13.09

23.49

36.94

53.31

7245

94 13

118.16

144 40

172.73

203.07

Bullet: Lyman 457132 490 Gr,
Ballistic Coefficient: .384

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1330.

1265.

1206.

1154.

1109.

1070.

1037.

1008.

981.

958

936

916.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2132.

1923.

1740.

1582.

1448.

1337.

1246

1170.

1104

1048.

998.

953.

912.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.21

-9.32

-21.89

-40.44

-65.50

-97.61

-137.28

-185.02

-241.30

-306.58

-381.20

-465.65

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

58

2.45

5.83

10 90

17.86

26.91

38.26

52.07

68.53

87.79

109.96

135.22

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.08

.00

-7.54

-21.05

-41.08

-68.15

-102.79

-145.50

-196.74

-256.99

-326.58

-406.00

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

109965

.225663

.347173

.474393

.607079

744863

887340

1.034181

1.185129

1.339984

1.498587

1.660816

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

1.00

2.27

4.03

6.28

8 98

12.09

15.58

19.43

23.63

28.16

33.01

10 MPH

.00

.50

2.00

4.53

8.06

12.56

17.95

24.17

31.16

38.87

47.27

56.32

66.02

20 MPH

.00

99

4.00

9.06

16.13

25.12

35.91

48 34

62.32

77.74

94.53

112.65

132.04

30 MPH

.00

1.49

6.01

13.59

24.19

37.68

53.86

72.52

93.48

116.61

141.80

168 97

198.05

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1238.

1182.

1133.

1091.

1055.

1023.

995

970.

948

927.

907.

889.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1838

1666

1519

1396.

1294.

1210.

1139.

1078.

1024

977.

934

895

859

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.56

-10.83

-25.30

-46.53

-75.05

-111.35

-155.93

-209.26

-271.80

-343.81

-425.91

-518.54

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.68

2.85

6.70

12.44

20.27

30.37

42.92

58.10

76.05

96 86

120.76

147.92

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.48

.00

-8.69

-24.13

-46.85

-77.37

-116.16

-163.70

-220.46

-286.67

-362.98

-449.83

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.118299

.242386

.372091

.507107

647036

.791498

.940200

1 092912

1.249453

1 409683

1.573491

1.740793

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.26

1.02

2.28

4.01

6.17

8.73

11.66

14.95

18.57

22.51

26.77

31.34

10 MPH

.00

.51

2.04

4.56

8.02

12.34

17.46

23.32

29.89

37.13

45.03

53.55

62.69

20 MPH

.00

1.03

4.09

9.13

16.04

24.68

34.92

46.64

59.78

74.27

90.05

107.10

125.37

30 MPH

.00

1.54

6.13

13.69

24.06

37.02

52.37

69.96

89.67

111.40

135.08

160.65

188.06

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1149.

1104.

1066.

1033.

1005.

979.

955.

933.

913.

895.

877.

860.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1566

1435.

1327.

1237.

1162.

1098.

1042.

992.

948

908

871.

837.

805.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.04

-12.64

-29.35

-53.68

-86.12

-127.16

-177.24

-236.69

-306.03

-385.75

-476.30

-578.13

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.79

3.28

7.69

14.20

22.99

34.23

48.09

64.67

84.16

106.76

132.61

161.91

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.91

.00

-10.01

-27.64

-53.39

-87.73

-131.12

-183.87

-246.51

-319.54

-403.39

-498 53

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)

.000000

.127813

.261057

.399352

542300

689578

.840937

996180

1.155154

1.317738

1 483841

1.653392

1.826341

WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

5 MPH

.00

.25

.97

2.14

3.72

5.68

8.00

10.66

13.65

16.96

20 58

24.50

28.72

10 MPH

.00

.50

1.95

4.29

7.44

11.37

16.00

21.33

27.31

33.92

41.16

49.00

57.44

20 MPH

.00

.99

3.89

8.57

14.89

22.73

32.01

42.66

54.61

67.84

82.31

97.99

114.87

30 MPH

.00

1.49

5.84

12.86

22.33

34.10

48.01

63.98

81.92

101.77

123.47

146.99

172.31

415

■

Bullet: Lyman # 515141 422 Gr.
Ballistic Coefficient: .250

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1800.

1661.

1531.

1412.

1305.

1212.

1128.

1062.

1009.

966.

929.

896.

867.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

3035.

2585.

2197.

1869.

1596.

1376.

1192.

1056.

954.

875.

809

753.

704.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.34

-5.83

-14.05

-26.64

-44.33

-67.96

-98.41

-136.54

-183.17

-239.03

-304.86

-381.49

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.36

1.57

3.86

7.49

12.73

19.93

29.45

41.63

56.80

75.19

97.08

122.78

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.20

.00

-4.93

-14.23

-28.63

-48.98

-76.13

-110.97

-154.32

-206.89

-269.43

-342.77

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.086760

.180828

.282863

.393411

.512772

.641159

.778418

.923476

1.075507

1.233967

1.398493

1.568854

5 MPH

.00

.30

1.25

2.89

5.29

8.46

12.42

17.17

22.60

28.64

35.26

42.40

50.06

10 MPH

.00

.60

2.49

5.78

10.57

16.91

24.84

34.33

45.20

57.29

70.51

84.80

100.12

20 MPH

do

1.21

4.98

11.57

21.15

33.83

49.69

68.67

90.40

114.58

141.02

169.60

200.24

30 MPH

.00

1.81

7.48

17.35

31.72

50.74

74.53

103.00

135.60

171.87

211.53

254.40

300.35

VELOCITY (FPS)

1700.

1568.

1445.

1334.

1237.

1151.

1079.

1023.

978.

939.

905.

875.

847.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2708.

2302.

1957.

1668.

1434.

1240.

1091.

981.

896.

827.

768.

717.

673.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.51

-6.56

-15.80

-29.92

-49.75

-76.12

-109.93

-152.02

-203.14

-263.99

-335.42

-418.16

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.41

1.77

4.35

8.40

14.25

22.25

32.76

46.08

62.50

82.25

105.65

132.96

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.40

.00

-5.58

-16.05

-32.21

-54.93

-85.08

-123.51

-170.98

-228.18

-295.94

-375.03

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

000000

.091906

.191598

.299663

.416492

.542235

.677042

.819949

.970032

1.126679

1.289480

1.458172

1.632593

5 MPH

.00

.32

1.33

3.08

5.59

8.89

12.99

17.80

23.25

29.27

35.83

42.91

50.49

10 MPH

.00

.65

2.66

6.15

11.18

17.79

25.98

35.61

46.49

58.53

71.65

85.81

100.98

20 MPH

.00

1.29

5.32

12.30

22.37

35.57

51.97

71.21

92.98

117.06

143.31

171.63

201.97

30 MPH

.00

1.94

7.99

18.46

33.55

53.36

77.95

106.82

139.47

175.59

214.96

257.44

302.95

VELOCITY (FPS)

1600.

1475.

1361.

1260.

1172.

1095.

1036.

989.

948

914

882.

854.

828.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2398.

2038.

1736.

1488.

1286.

1124.

1006.

915.

843.

782.

729.

683.

642.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.71

-7.45

-17.88

-33.79

-56.04

-85.51

-123.05

-169.45

-225.37

-291.67

-369.11

-458.44

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.46

2.01

4.90

9.45

15.99

24.88

36.43

50.93

68.62

89.79

114.73

143.71

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.64

.00

-6.32

-18.14

-36.29

-61.65

-95.09

-137.40

-189.22

-251.41

-324.75

-409.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.097671

.203581

.318184

.441645

.574236

.715206

.863551

1.018589

1.179869

1.347095

1.520081

1.698728

5 MPH

.00

.35

1.42

3.25

5.86

9.28

13.44

18.24

23.64

29.58

36.04

43.02

50.49

10 MPH

.00

.69

2.83

6.50

11.73

18.57

26.88

36.48

47.27

59.16

72.09

86.03

100.98

20 MPH

.00

1.38

5.66

13.00

23.46

37.13

53.75

72.97

94.54

118.31

144.18

172.07

201.95

30 MPH

.00

2.07

8.49

19.50

35.19

55.70

80.63

109.45

141.82

177.47

216.27

258.10

302.93

VELOCITY (FPS)

1500.

1384.

1280.

1190.

1109.

1047.

998.

956.

920.

889.

860.

833.

808.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

2108.

1794.

1535.

1326.

1153.

1027.

932.

857.

794.

740.

692.

650.

612.

DROP (IN)

.00

-1.98

-8.50

-20.34

-38.34

-63.37

-96.30

-137.93

-188.95

-250.17

-322.37

-406.30

-502.75

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.52

2.27

5.54

10.66

17.98

27.80

40.45

56.14

75.17

97.82

124.36

155.08

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

1.89

.00

-7.21

-20.58

-40.98

-69.28

-106.29

-152.69

-209.28

-276.85

-356.15

-447.98

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.104158

.216936

.338546

.469274

.608609

.755498

.909198

1.069218

1.235233

1.407038

1.584518

1.767629

5 MPH

.00

.37

1.49

3.39

6.10

9.56

13.68

18.41

23.69

29.50

35.82

42.64

49.95

10 MPH

.00

.73

2.98

6.78

12.19

19.12

27.37

36.82

47.38

59.00

71.64

85.28

99.90

20 MPH

.00

1.46

5.96

13.57

24.38

38.23

54.74

73.64

94.76

118.00

143.28

170.55

199.81

30 MPH

.00

2.20

8.94

20.35

36.58

57.35

82.10

110.46

142.15

177.00

214.92

255.83

299.71

416

Bullet: Lyman # 515141 422 Gr.

Ballistic Coefficient: .250

(Cont’d.)

RANGE (YDS)

MUZZLE

50

100

150

200

250

300

350

400

450

500

550

600

VELOCITY (FPS)

1400.

1294.

1203.

1120.

1055.

1004.

962.

925.

893.

864.

837.

812.

788.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1836.

1569.

1355.

1175.

1044.

945.

867.

802.

747.

699.

656.

617.

582.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.28

-9.75

-23.26

-43.66

-71.85

-108.62

-154.68

-210.81

-277.82

-356.43

-447.46

-551.49

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.60

2.60

6.32

12.08

20.23

31.05

44.80

61.74

82.18

106.37

134.62

167.12

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.22

.00

-8.25

-23.41

-46.34

-77.87

-118.68

-169.56

-231.31

-304.67

-390.45

-489.23

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.111496

.231815

.361181

.499315

.645141

.797867

.956974

1.122114

1.293067

1.469706

1.651978

1.839889

5 MPH

.00

.38

1.54

3.50

6.23

9.63

13.64

18.21

23.32

28.93

35.05

41.66

48.77

10 MPH

.00

.77

3.09

7.00

12.45

19.26

27.28

36.43

46.63

57.87

70.10

83.32

97.53

20 MPH

.00

1.53

6.17

13.99

24.90

38.52

54.56

72.85

93.27

115.73

140.19

166.64

195.07

30 MPH

.00

2.30

9.26

20.99

37.35

57.78

81.85

109.28

139.90

173.60

210.29

249.96

292.60

VELOCITY (FPS)

1300.

1208.

1124.

1059.

1007.

964.

927.

895.

865.

838.

813.

789.

767.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1583.

1366.

1184.

1050.

950.

871.

806.

750.

701.

658.

619.

583.

551.

DROP (IN)

.00

-2.65

-11.28

-26.76

-49.96

-81.72

-122.72

-173.74

-235.59

-309.00

-394.78

-493.52

-605.96

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.70

2.99

7.22

13.71

22.75

34.60

49.53

67.83

89.78

115.68

145.73

180.26

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

2.62

.00

-9.47

-26.66

-52.40

-87.39

-132.40

-188.23

-255.64

-335.40

-428.13

-534.55

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.119809

.248643

.386301

.531705

.684047

.842792

1.007586

1.178202

1.354507

1.536446

1.724021

1.917271

5 MPH

.00

.39

1.57

3.53

6.17

9.43

13.24

17.59

22.45

27.81

33.67

40.02

46.87

10 MPH

.00

.78

3.15

7.07

12.35

18.85

26.49

35.18

44.90

55.62

67.34

80.04

93.75

20 MPH

.00

1.56

6.29

14.13

24.70

37.71

52.97

70.36

89.80

111.25

134.68

160.09

187.49

30 MPH

.00

2.34

9.44

21.20

37.05

56.56

79.46

105.54

134.71

166.87

202.01

240.13

281.24

VELOCITY (FPS)

1200.

1117.

1053.

1003.

960.

924.

892.

863.

836.

811.

787.

764.

743.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1349.

1170.

1039.

942.

864.

800.

745.

697.

654.

616.

580.

548.

517.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.13

-13.19

-31.05

-57.54

-93.34

-139.25

-196.04

-264.47

-345.33

-439.17

-546.84

-669.37

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.81

3.47

8.29

15.58

25.58

38.57

54.85

74.69

98.43

126.25

158.44

195.44

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.09

.00

-10.90

-30.42

-59.24

-98.18

-148.00

-209.47

-283.36

-370.23

-470.93

-586.50

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.129696

.268121

.414201

.567158

.726478

.891818

1.062963

1.239788

1.422243

1.610335

1.804103

2.003604

5 MPH

.00

.41

1.59

3.45

5.91

8.93

12.48

16.54

21.10

26.16

31.71

37.76

44.32

10 MPH

.00

.83

3.19

6.90

11.82

17.86

24.96

33.08

42.20

52.31

63.42

75.52

88.63

20 MPH

.00

1.65

6.38

13.80

23.64

35.72

49.92

66.16

84.41

104.63

126.84

151.04

177.27

30 MPH

.00

2.48

9.57

20.70

35.46

53.58

74.88

99.24

126.61

156.94

190.26

226.57

265.90

VELOCITY (FPS)

1100.

1040.

992.

951.

916.

884.

856.

829.

805.

781.

759.

738.

718.

ENERGY (FT-LB)

1134.

1013.

921.

847.

786.

733.

686.

644.

606.

572.

540.

510.

482.

DROP (IN)

.00

-3.67

-15.35

-35.84

-65.80

-106.07

-157.42

-220.60

-296.40

-385.31

-488.31

-406.38

-740.42

MID-RANGE (IN)

.00

.95

4.00

9.46

17.55

28.60

42.87

60.72

82.40

108.05

138.08

172.87

212.79

BULLET PATH (IN)

-.75

3.63

.00

-12.44

-34.35

-66.58

-109.88

-165.01

-232.77

-313.63

-408.58

-518.60

-644.60

TIME OF FLIGHT (SEC)
WIND DEFLECTION (IN)

.000000

.140398

.288228

.442787

.603609

.770387

.942930

1.121132

1.304958

1.494428

1.689584

1.890486

2.097219

5 MPH

.00

.36

1.36

2.97

5.12

7.79

10.98

14.66

18.84

23.51

28.68

34.36

40.56

10 MPH

.00

.71

2.73

5.93

10.24

15.59

21.96

29.32

37.67

47.02

57.37

68.73

81.11

20 MPH

.00

1.42

5.46

11.86

20.47

31.18

43.91

58.64

75.35

94.04

114.73

137.45

162.22

30 MPH

.00

2.13

8.18

17.79

30.71

46.76

65.87

87.96

113.02

141.06

172.10

206.18

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Qwik Spray Case Lube

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Turbo® Cleaner/Degreaser

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Mini-Mag Furnace (110 volts)

2800200

49.95

34.95

PUBLICATION GIFT OFFERS

Reloading Video

9817248

29.95

10.00

Pistol/Revolver Handbook (1st ed.)

9847270

14.95

9.95

TOOLS FOR THE SPORTSMAN

Keeper Kit™

7031280

38.95

29.95

Compact Driver Kit

7031283

26.95

19.95

Brass Tapper Hammer

7031290

15.95

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Magdriver™

7031249

19.95

15.95

Stubby Ratchet Driver

7031275

10.95

7.95

Mini-Magdriver

7631285

9.95

6.95

Roll Pin Punch Set - NEW

7031277

12.00

9.95

Pistol Punch Set

7031271

14.95

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NEW PRODUCTS REPORT

LYMAN’S NEW HIT LIST.

Bullet Casting at Its Best

.270 Win.

9mm

10mm 40 SW

#280642*

150 gr.

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equipment. Today’s shooter looks to Lyman more than ever before. This
year alone we’ve added 7 new bullet designs, all with extensive input from
“People who shoot”. And by the way, we still make our moulds the old fash¬
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fitted. Pick the one that meets your shooting needs. Target shooter or hunt¬
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Ask your Lyman dealer today about our complete line of pistol, rifle, black
powder and slug moulds and casting equipment, or write for full size 44-
page color catalog for $2.00. Small version free.

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PRODUCTS REPORT

Tough Tools for Tough Jobs

Keeper Kit $38.95

Brass Tapper

Hammer $15.95

Lyman is not just reloading

Lyman offers the specialty tools that meet the sportsmen’s special needs. Tools
that are versatile and functional yet priced right. Buy the tool you like individually
or in a money-saving kit. Keeper Kit at less than $39.00 or Compact Driver Kit at
less than $27.00 everywhere. At your dealer today.

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Other Great Lyman Handbooks

THE RELOADING HANDBOOK, 46th EDITION,

is an invaluable reference for every shooter and handloader

regardless of experience.

• 464 well-illustrated 8 V 2 ” x 11” pages in easy-to-read for¬
mat. Drilled for insertion into your three-ring binder

• More than 8,000 loads, using both jacketed and cast
bullets, are offered in 104 rifle and pistol cartridges.

• Bonus Contender data section! Expansive load tables
for top 16 Contender calibers using both jacketed and
cast bullets.

• First time ever! A comparison of pressure sensing
systems now in use. Learn the difference between
‘‘CUP/LUP” and “PSI”; must reading for the advanced
reloader.

• Authoritative, informative editorial chapters by some of

our most respected journalists. /

• Plus chapters on history, muzzleloading, “How-to”
reload, cast bullets, external ballistics and more.

THE BLACK POWDER HANDBOOK provides the most
comprehensive tested loading information ever pub¬
lished for the modern black powder shooter. More than
20,000 shots were fired in the Lyman laboratory to
compile the velocity and pressure data. Features
include:

• 240 well-illustrated 8 V 2 ” x 11” pages. Perfect-
bound; easy-to read format;

• Loading data for nearly every modern barrel length
and most projectiles. There is no comparable book.

• First time ever! Trajectory and wind-drift tables for
popular muzzleloading projectiles.

• Chapters on history, hunting, selecting your muzzle-
loader - and more.

At your dealer’s now.

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